Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (Tiradentes) Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes. Born November 12, 1746 Fazenda do Pombal (Ritápolis), Minas Gerais, Portuguese Colony of Brazil Died April 21, 1792 (aged 45) Rio de Janeiro, Portuguese Colony of Brazil Other names Tiradentes Movement Inconfidência Mineira