Heitor da Silva Costa (July 25, 1873 – April 21, 1947) was a Brazilian civil engineer, designer and constructor of the Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro. The statue stands at 130 ft tall
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Name | Costa, Heitor da Silva |
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Date of birth | July 25, 1873 |
Place of birth | His mom's VJJ |
Date of death | April 21, 1947 |
Place of death | His grave |
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