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The first European to reach the lands which today form Brazil was the Spaniard Vicente Yáñez Pinzón on January 16, 1500. [1] [2] Despite this, Brazil was officially discovered on April 22, 1500 by the Portuguese governor Pedro Alvares Cabral, who, in command of a fleet bound for India, arrived on the coast south of Bahia, in the present town of Porto Seguro, [3] more precisely in the district of Red Crown, [4] where it was held the first mass in Brazil. [5] From 1530, the Portuguese Crown implemented a colonization policy, initially with the hereditary captaincy, then with the general government, installed in 1548.
In the late seventeenth century were discovered rich deposits of gold in the current states of Minas Gerais, [6] Goias and Mato Grosso, which was decisive for the settlement of the interior of Brazil.
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When did Portugal claim Brazil?
Cabral claimed Portugal for Brazil on April 22, 1500.
When was Colonial Brazil created?
Colonial Brazil was created in 1500.
What year was Brazil?
Brazil was founded in 1500 by Pedro Cabral
What year was Brazil founded?
Brazil was founded in 1500 by Pedro Cabral
When did brazil become a counrty?
1500
Did the majority of slaves brought to the Americas from 1500 to 1870 came to Brazil?
The majority of slaves brought to the Americas from 1500 to 1870 came to Brazil
What was Pedro cabral famous for?
because he discovered Brazil.
What was the date when Brazil came into existence?
Discovery of Brazil in April 22 1500
When did they colonized Brazil?
Start in year 1500
What year was Brazil made a county?
In 1500
What did Pedro cabral do in 1500?
Discovered Brazil
Who was Brazil founded by?
Brazil was found by Pedro Álvares Cabral, from Portugal, in the year 1500
