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José Datrino, known as prophet Gentileza (11 April 1917 – 29 May 1996) was a Brazilian urban personality, kind of a preacher, who became known from 1980 by making quirky inscriptions under an overpass in Rio de Janeiro, where he walked in a white robe and long beard. "Gentileza gera gentileza" ("Kindness begets kindness") is his most famous phrase.

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Born
1917
Died
1996
Works
1

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  • Livro urbano do profeta Gentileza

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Country
BR
Active from
2005

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Listeners
67
Total plays
362

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date of birth
1917-00-00
date of death
1996-01-01
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Profeta Gentileza
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  • Early life
  • Expanded description
  • The Prophet Gentileza arises
  • The Wall Paintings
  • After his death
  • The prophet Gentileza in the arts
  • Beliefs
  • References
  • External links

José Datrino, known as prophet Gentileza (11 April 1917 – 29 May 1996) was a Brazilian urban personality, kind of a preacher, who became known from 1980 by making quirky inscriptions under an overpass in Rio de Janeiro, where he walked in a white robe and long beard. "Gentileza gera gentileza" ("Kindness begets kindness") is his most famous phrase.

==Early life== Born in Cafelândia, São Paulo, on Easter Wednesday, 11 April 1917, with eleven brothers, Datrino had a childhood of hard work in which he dealt directly with the land and with animals. To help the family, he pulled a wagon selling firewood in the neighborhood.

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