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Captaincy Of Cumã
The Captaincy of Cumã (Portuguese: ''Capitania de Cumã'') was one of the administrative subdivisions of the Brazilian territory during the colonial period in Portuguese America. Created in 1627 and donated to Antônio Coelho de Carvalho, it was called the Captaincy of Tapuitapera or Alcântara. History Until 1612, the region of the Captaincy of Cumã was inhabited by a group of villages called Tapuitapera. The French who arrived there, led by Daniel de La Touche, established friendships with these communities and built the first chapel a short time later. Between 1616 and 1618, the Portuguese began the process of occupying the region after the expulsion of the French. With the division of territories in the area, Tapuitapera became the seat of the Captaincy of Cumã. During the Dutch invasion of 1641, the Portuguese lost possession of the land. In 1646, after reclaiming the area, Tapuitapera was elevated to the town of Santo Antônio de Alcântara and began to be active w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alcântara - 01
Alcantara, Alcântara (Portuguese language, Portuguese), Alcántara (Spanish language, Spanish), Alcàntara, Alcàntera, El-Qantarah and (El) Kantara are all transliterations of the Arabic language, Arabic word ''al qantara'' (القنطرة), meaning "the bridge". Alcantara may refer to: People * Alcantara (surname) Places Algeria * El Kantara, town and commune in Biskra province * El Kantara District, in Biskra province Brazil * Alcântara, Maranhão, city in the state of Maranhão ** Alcântara Launch Center, Maranhão, satellite launch center * Alcântara River, Rio de Janeiro state * Barra d'Alcântara, municipality in the state of Piauí * Dom Pedro de Alcântara, municipality in the state Rio Grande do Sul * São Pedro de Alcântara, Santa Catarina, municipality Chile * The area near Alcántara metro station in northeastern Santiago Cyprus * Kantara Castle, in the Kyrenia mountains Egypt * El-Qantarah el-Sharqiyya, city in the governorate of Shamal Sina, on the easter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
