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And which city did he help found in 1565?

  • Rio de Janeiro

  • São Paulo

  • Fortaleza

  • Porto Alegre

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The city of Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1565 by Estácio de Sá, a Portuguese soldier and explorer. Sá was sent to Brazil by the Portuguese Crown to establish a permanent settlement in the region. He chose a site on the shores of Guanabara Bay, which he named Rio de Janeiro, or "River of January".
From Spain to São Paulo: The Inspiring Journey of Joseph of Anchieta

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