Founding of São Paulo
- When
- 1554
- Where
- São Paulo dos Campos de Piratininga
- Episodes
- 1
In 1554, Jesuit priests founded the settlement of São Paulo, Brazil. The specific founding event is marked by the establishment of the Colégio de São Paulo de Piratininga on January 25, 1554, creating the village of São Paulo dos Campos de Piratininga.
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Background and detail
Founding Context. São Paulo is the capital of the state of the same name and the largest city in Brazil. It is recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on the American continent, with its origins traced to the mid-16th century.
The Founding Event. The settlement was established by Jesuit priests in 1554. The specific act of founding is identified with the creation of the Colégio de São Paulo de Piratininga on January 25, 1554, which marked the beginning of the Portuguese village of São Paulo dos Campos de Piratininga.
Sources
- São Paulo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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