Founding of Recife
- When
- 1535–1537
- Where
- Delta between Capibaribe and Beberibe Rivers
- Episodes
- 1
Recife was established as the main harbor of the Captaincy of Pernambuco in 1537. The settlement originated from fishing shacks and warehouses on the river delta, with the first documented reference appearing in a royal charter dated March 12, 1537.
Episodes
Background and detail
Establishment of the Settlement. The site began as a collection of fishing shacks, inns, and warehouses located on the delta between the Capibaribe and Beberibe Rivers. This informal settlement developed between 1535 and 1537, eventually becoming the main port for the captaincy.
Royal Charter. The first documented reference to the settlement, described as the 'arrecife dos navios', appears in the royal Charter Act of March 12, 1537. This document established Olinda as a village, with its port located where the Beberibe River meets the sea.
People involved
- Duarte Coelho · Captain General and administrator of the captaincy of Pernambuco
Sources
- Recife Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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