Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo
Deceased Person
1490 – 1561
Who was Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo?
Vasco Fernandes Coutinho was the founder of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
He was born in Portugal. He was later amongst the first 12 volunteers from Portugal to come to the newly discovered land which came to be known as Brazil. He was presented the area which became Espírito Santo and administered the colony for 25 years, despite being a military man by trade.
He founded the current capital Vitória and the first capital, today known as Vila Velha.
During his administration Espírito Santo's first two churches – São João and Rosário, both in Vila Velha – were founded. Both are still standing.
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