Transcript Famous People in our Hometown

Famous People from
our Hometown
Alcino Simões
Lopes
Dr. Alcino Simões Lopes
Alcino Lopes was born in Brazil on the 9th
November 1894. He came to Lousã when he was still
young. He studied Medicine and in 1922 he
concluded his degree. He worked as a municipal
doctor in Lousã, but he didn’t charge any money for
his appointments with the poor patients. That’s why he
was so admired by the people of Lousã.
. In 1979 his name was given to one of the ambulances.
He died on the 29th February 1980. For 50 years he
worked as a doctor, helping the ones in need. He was
called “The poor people’s doctor” or “The poor
people’s Father”.
Town Hall
This statue was built in honour of Dr.
Alcino Simões Lopes. It was a way to
show the gratitude of Lousã’s people to
this great doctor.
Álvaro Viana de
Lemos
Álvaro Viana de Lemos
Álvaro Viana de Lemos was born in Lousã on the
28th March 1881, and died in Coimbra, on the 21st
August 1972.
He was a famous pedagogue.The arts were also
one of his passions, so he left several works, such as
drawings, oil paintings, watercolor and pastel paintings.
He introduced in Portugal the techniques of engraving
on wood (linoleogravura).
As for the actions promoted, he was involved in
several cultural issues and events, most of them
included in the Town Hall’s planning.
A few years ago his name was given to one of the
groups of nursery and Primary schools of Lousã
(Agrupamento de Escolas Álvaro Viana de Lemos).
João Oliveira Ramos
Commander João Ramos was an important
firefighter that had and still has a great influence
in Lousã’s people; this famous commander lived
in Lousã his entire life.
The street where he lived with his family
(Guiné-Bissau Street) was called Comandante
João Ramos street, after his death on the 12th
April 1992. During his firefighter career,
Commander João Ramos has been the
commander of Lousã fire brigade for two times.
On the day of his death, there was a huge
morning in Lousã and his name still remains
famous. João Ramos wasn’t only a firefighter, he
was also a primary teacher in Lousã.
Carlos António
Rodrigues dos Reis
Carlos Reis
1864-1940
Carlos Reis was a Portuguese painter, born
in Torres Novas, Fine Arts professor who was
awarded a lot of times in several national and
international exhibitions. He lived in Lousã and
here he found different issues that provided the
inspiration for his works. His paintings portray
legends and beautiful landscapes of Lousã, as
well as its inhabitants’ lifestyles. The last painting
Carlos Reis has done is in now at the Town Hall.
Our group of schools will be named after this
famous painter.
The End
Work done by: Mónica; Francisco; Paulo,
Pedro Daniel; Ricardo
9th A class
Music : Medieval Babes - “ The
Lament”
“Welcome to Europe”
an eTwinning Project
June 2008
Escola Básica 2,3 da Lousã, Portugal