Floriano Vaz
Indian writer and activist (1963–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Floriano Vanzo.
Floriano Vaz (né Vas; 8 September 1963 – 20 December 1986) was an Indian writer and activist.[1] He was the first martyr of the scheduled tribe community who fought for the official status of the Konkani language during the Konkani language agitation.[2][3][4][5]
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Born | Floriano Vas (1963-09-08)8 September 1963 Gogol, Goa, India |
Died | 20 December 1986(1986-12-20) (aged 23) Gogol, Goa, India |
Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wound to the stomach) |
Monuments | Bust at Floriano Vaz Circle, Margao |
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Known for | First martyr of the Konkani language agitation |
Movement | Konkani language agitation |
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