What is Santos-Dumont's legacy in Brazil?
National hero
Controversial figure
Forgotten pioneer
Revolutionary leader
Answer
Santos-Dumont is considered a national hero in Brazil, where it is popularly believed that he preceded the Wright brothers in demonstrating a practical airplane. His name is inscribed on the Tancredo Neves Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom, and numerous roads, plazas, schools, monuments, and airports in Brazil are dedicated to him.
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