Sousa Martins

About

Doctor whose work for the poor resulted in a cult-like following after his death.

Before Fame

He studied Medicine and Pharmacology, with his specialty being tuberculosis treatment.

Trivia

His spirit was said to be present his statue, which stands outside the University of Lisbon's medical school.

Family Life

He was born in Alhandra, Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal.

Associated With

He was a medical doctor like Salvador Mazza.