Statesman and naturalist

José Bonifácio

A scientist and statesman known as the "Patriarch of Independence," José Bonifácio was the chief political architect of Brazil's 1822 separation from Portugal, favoring a centralized state, gradual abolition of slavery, and a unified nation under constitutional monarchy.

1763–1838

Portrait: José Bonifácio — Wikimedia Commons / Wikipédia

Profile across the 12 axes

How José Bonifácio positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 15%

Unitary 85%

Representation

Leaning - Autocracy

Democracy 31%

Autocracy 69%

Power

Strong - Security

Security 74%

Liberty 26%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 73%

Multiculturalism 28%

Diplomacy

Balanced

Militarist 56%

Pacifist 44%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 34%

Nationalist 66%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 38%

Private 63%

Control

Balanced

Planning 56%

Free market 44%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism

Protectionism 61%

Globalism 39%

Religion

Strong - Religious

Irreligious 21%

Religious 79%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 19%

Traditionalist 81%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 51%

Biology 49%

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