Historedia
AmericasEvent

Founding of Rio de Janeiro

When
1565
Where
Rio de Janeiro
Episodes
1

The Portuguese founded Rio de Janeiro on 1 March 1565 under Estácio de Sá. The city served as the seat of the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro within the Portuguese Empire.

Episodes

  1. 1 March 1565 · Rio de JaneiroFounding of Rio de Janeiro

    Portuguese forces led by Estácio de Sá established the city of Rio de Janeiro on 1 March 1565.

Background and detail

Founding Context. Rio de Janeiro was established in 1565 as a Portuguese domain. It initially functioned as the administrative seat for the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro, anchoring Portuguese presence in the region.

Leadership. The founding expedition was led by Estácio de Sá, with Antônio de Mariz participating in the establishment of the city proper on the specified date.

People involved

Sources

  1. Rio de Janeiro Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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