José de Sousa Campos (1797 – 1858) was a Brazilian politician involved in the history and politics of São Paulo and Campinas. He was a councilman for the town of São Carlos in 1822 and legal counsel for the Council taking part in the success of Independence; councilman in 1837-40 and 1841–44. He was one of the founders of Sousas (also known as Souzas district) and one of the major promoters of the coffee culture. He was the great-grandson of Barreto Leme and Sousa Siqueira, founders of Campinas.[1][2]

José de Sousa Campos
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Born1797
Died1858 (aged 60–61)

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  1. ^ "Personagem: José de Souza Campos". Pró-Memória de Campinas-SP. 2006-11-12. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
  2. ^ Monografia histórica do município de Campinas. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística.