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Founding of Rio de Janeiro
- When
- 1 March 1565
- Where
- Rio de Janeiro
- Part of
- Founding of Rio de Janeiro
Portuguese forces led by Estácio de Sá established the city of Rio de Janeiro on 1 March 1565.
The city proper was founded by the Portuguese on 1 March 1565. Estácio de Sá led the expedition, accompanied by Antônio de Mariz, establishing the settlement that would become the seat of the Captaincy.
Sources
- Rio de Janeiro Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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