Francisco de Frias da Mesquita
Architect
1578 – 1645
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Who was Francisco de Frias da Mesquita?
Portuguese architect and military engineer active in Brazil. He was appointed "Engenheiro-Mor e Dirigente das Obras de Fortificação do Brasil" (Chief engineer of fortifications in Brazil). Besides the forts and religeous buildings he designed, he was the master planner for the town of São Luís do Maranhão.He is often referred to as the "Father of Brazilian Fortification".
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- Born
- 1578
- Employment
- Engenheiro-Mor e Dirigente das Obras de Fortificação do Brasil, Kingdom of Portugal
- Lived in
- Brazil
(1603 - 1635)
- Brazil
- Died
- 1645
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on July 23, 2013
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