Manuel da Nóbrega
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Manuel da Nóbrega, SJ (old spelling Manoel da Nóbrega) (18 October 1517 – 18 October 1570) was a Portuguese Jesuit priest and first Provincial of the Society of Jesus in colonial Brazil. Together with José de Anchieta, he was very influential in the early history of Brazil and participated in the founding of several cities, such as Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, as well as many Jesuit colleges and seminaries.
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Born | October 18, 1517 |
Died | October 18, 1570(1570-10-18) (aged 53) |
Nationality | Portuguese |
Occupation(s) | Jesuit priest, missionary |
Known for | First Provincial of the Society of Jesus in the colony of Brazil. Founder of Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. |
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