The "Teixeira" was an iconic figure in the city of Coimbra for decades. Known by all students and local inhabitants, he circulated for years through the cafés, canteens and streets of the city, becoming an integral part of its identity.
This man performed various trades to survive, including newspaper selling, working as a newsboy, shoe shining and begging for coins and cigarettes. His presence was constant among the students of the University of Coimbra.
Teixeira had a peculiar way of addressing people, treating everyone as "sócio" and using the abbreviated form "'tor" when speaking to doctors. This habit of his became one of his distinctive trademarks.
The article, written by journalist José Manuel Portugal, argues that this figure deserves to be commemorated with a statue, thus recognizing his contribution to the collective memory and culture of Coimbra.
