Martiniano Ferreira Botelho
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In the early 20th century, the leading figure in the area was the native-born Martiniano José Ferreira Botelho' (1853 - 1939), a doctor, druggist and Portuguese politician, known from his residence as Lord of the House of the County. His humanitarian character was shown by treating his patients gratuitously. His doctoral thesis was on medicinal use of the waters of the area, Breve estudo sobre as águas alcalino-gazósas das Pedras Salgadas.
Botelho' donated land to the community for the current market Square, as well as the municipal slaughter house and water mine.
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- Dicionário dos mais ilustres Transmontanos e Alto Durienses, coordenado por Barroso da Fonte, III volume, 656 páginas, Editora Cidade Berço.
