Search results
Porto Alegre was founded in 1769 by Manuel Jorge Gomes de Sepúlveda, who used the pseudonym José Marcelino de Figueiredo to hide his identity; the official date, though, is 1772 with the act signed by immigrants from the Azores, Portugal.
- +55 51
- Brazil
- 10 m (30 ft)
- Rio Grande do Sul
The history of Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, officially begins on March 26, 1772, [1] when the primitive village was elevated to the condition of a parish. However, its origins are older, since the settlement was created as a result of the colonization of the area by Portuguese ranchers in the 17th century.
May 10, 2024 · Founded in 1742–43 by colonists from the Azores, the city was first known as Porto dos Casais (or Porto dos Cazaes). In 1825 the first German immigrants settled near the site, to be joined later by Italian settlers.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil . Prior to 20th century. 1743 – Porto dos Cazaes founded by Azoreans. [1] 1770 – Settlement becomes official residence of governor Jose Marcellino de Figuereido [ pt]; renamed "Porto Alegre." [1]
People also ask
What is the history of Porto Alegre?
Why did Figueiredo move to Porto Alegre?
Where is Porto Alegre located?
Why is Porto Alegre important?
Jun 4, 2019 · Porto Alegre was originally founded in 1752 as a small village named Porto de Viamão. Porto Alegre was made the provincial capital of Rio Grande do Sul in 1773.
- Oishimaya Sen Nag
Mar 25, 2024 · The city was founded on March 26, 1772, when Manuel Sepúlveda established the Freguesia de São Francisco do Porto dos Casais. The name was later changed to Nossa Senhora da Madre de Deus de Porto Alegre.
The history of Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, officially begins on March 26, 1772, when the primitive village was elevated to the condition of a parish. However, its origins are older, since the settlement was created as a result of the colonization of the area by Portuguese ranchers in the 17th century.
