Bárbara de Alencar

Bárbara Pereira de Alencar (February 11, 1760 – August 18, 1832) was a Brazilian merchant and revolutionary, who was a major figure in the Pernambucan revolt. She was briefly the president of the Republic of Crato, which was set up in revolt against the Brazilian government. Within 8 days she was captured and tortured by the monarchy, making her the first political prisoner in the history of Brazil.

Bárbara de Alencar
BornFebruary 11, 1760
Exu, Pernambuco
DiedAugust 18, 1832
Fronteiras, Piauí
NationalityBrazilian
OccupationRevolutionary
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