Chico Mendes
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Chico Mendes Net Worth

Chico Mendes was a Brazilian activist and environmentalist born on December 15, 1944. He is remembered for his work to protect the Amazon rainforest and its indigenous people. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he was assassinated by a rancher in Xapuri in December 1988. His legacy lives on in the fight to protect the environment.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 15, 1944
Birth Place Brazil
Age 76 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 22, 1988 (age 44)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

About

Brazilian Activist and Environmentalist remembered for his work to protect the Amazon rainforest and its indigenous people. He was assassinated by a rancher in Xapuri in December 1988.

Before Fame

He began working as a rubber tapper at age nine and did not learn to read until age eighteen.

Trivia

The Chico Mendes Institute for Conservation of Biodiversity was founded in his memory.

Family Life

He was one of eighteen children, though only six survived past childhood.

Associated With

He was portrayed by actor Raul Julia in the 1994 film The Burning Season.

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