Martim Afonso de Sousa

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Martim Afonso de Sousa

Martim Afonso de Sousa
Born 1490/1500
Vila Viçosa
Died July 21, 1564
Lisbon
Occupation Explorer, Governor
Spouse D. Ana Pimentel

Martim Afonso de Sousa (1500-1571) was a Portuguese fidalgo and explorer.

Born in Vila Viçosa, he was commander of the first Portuguese expedition into mainland Brazil. Acquired Diu, in India in 1535.

Sousa was the first Royal Governor of Brazil. He settled in the north-east region of the modern country.