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The Zica family is a historic Brazilian family, originating in Minas Gerais in the late 18th century.

History

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After the death of Tiradentes, Mary I of Portugal ordered the murder of all his wives and sons. Tiradentes had 8 sons, with 8 different wives.[citation needed] Tiradentes's wives, afraid for their lives and the lives of their children, changed their surnames. One of his wives changed her surname to Zica. It is believed[by whom?] that the other sons never had children, meaning that the only descendants of Tiradentes are the members of the Zica family.[citation needed] The Zica family has grown since then, and owns many farms with a net worth[when?] of over a billion reals.[citation needed]

Today the government of Brazil pays indemnities to many members of the Zica family.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LEI Nº 7.705, DE 21 DE DEZEMBRO DE 1988". Presidência da República Subchefia para Assuntos Jurídicos. Retrieved 2010-04-07.