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Irish Brazilians ( pt, Irlando-brasileiros or ; ga, Gael-Bhrasaíligh) are Brazilian citizens of Irish ancestry, or Irish-born people residing in Brazil. Many Irish immigrants to Brazil changed their surnames to resemble Portuguese names more closely, often losing the common prefix 'O'.
The first known Irish settler in Brazil was a missionary, Thomas Field, who arrived to Brazil in late 1577 and spent three years in Piratininga (present-day São Paulo). In 1612, the Irish the Irish brothers Philip and James Purcell established a colony in Tauregue, at the mouth of the
Brazilian Historical and Geographical Institute -Revista do Instituto Histórico e Geográfico Brasileiro-, 1918, Tomo 83, "Alternate Pictures" "Quadros Alternados", on the mercenaries rebellion in which Irish settlers took part, according to the contemporary narrative by the Germany mercenary Theodor Bösche, page 179 onwards
William Cotter Irish officer in Dom Pedro's army of imperial Brazil
Irish immigrants in Rio de Janeiro: routine and rebellion, Universidade de São Paulo, in Portuguese
History
The first known Irish settler in Brazil was a missionary, Thomas Field, who arrived to Brazil in late 1577 and spent three years in Piratininga (present-day São Paulo). In 1612, the Irish the Irish brothers Philip and James Purcell established a colony in Tauregue, at the mouth of the Amazon River
The Amazon River (, ; es, Río Amazonas, pt, Rio Amazonas) in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the disputed longest river system in the world in comparison to the Nile.
The headwaters of t ...
, where English, Dutch, and French settlements were also established. Many of the colonists traded in tobacco, dyes, and hardwoods. A second group of Irish settlers led by Bernardo O'Brien of County Clare arrived in 1620. The first recorded Saint Patrick's Day celebration was on 17 March 1770.
During the Cisplatine War, Brazil sent recruiters to Ireland to recruit men as soldiers for the war against Argentina. Any Irish that signed up for the Brazilian army were promised that if they enlisted they would be given a grant of land after five years of service. Approximately 2,400 men were recruited and when they arrived in Brazil (many with their families), they were completely neglected by the government. The Irish mutinied together with a German regiment, and for a few days there was open warfare on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. While most were ultimately sent home or re-emigrated to Canada or Argentina, some did stay and were sent to form a colony in the province of Bahia.
Several attempts were made by Brazil to bring in more Irish immigrants to settle in the country, however, much of the land given to the settlers was porous or in extremely remote locations. Many of the Irish settlers died or re-emigrated to other countries. At the same time, several prominent Irish figures served in diplomatic posts in Brazil for the United Kingdom (as Ireland was part of the British Empire). Irish Nationalist and British diplomat Roger Casement
Roger David Casement ( ga, Ruairí Dáithí Mac Easmainn; 1 September 1864 – 3 August 1916), known as Sir Roger Casement, CMG, between 1911 and 1916, was a diplomat and Irish nationalist executed by the United Kingdom for treason during Worl ...
, served as British Consul in Santos, Belém, and in Rio de Janeiro.
See also
*Brazil–Ireland relations
Brazil–Ireland relations are the diplomatic relations between Brazil and Ireland. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
History
The first known Irish settler in Brazil was a missionary, Thomas Field, who arrived to Brazil in late 15 ...
* Brazilians in Ireland
Brazilians form the largest Latin American diaspora group in Ireland by a wide margin. Historically, Irish people tended to emigrate to Brazil rather than the other way around. However, this trend has reversed since the late 20th century. Accordi ...
* Immigration to Brazil
* Irish and German Mercenary Soldiers' Revolt
* European immigration to Brazil
European immigration to Brazil refers to the movement of European people to Brazil. It should not be confused with the colonisation of the country by the Portuguese.
History
Maria Stella Ferreira Levy suggests the following periodisation of the ...
* Irish people
Bibliography
Brazilian Historical and Geographical Institute -Revista do Instituto Histórico e Geográfico Brasileiro-, 1918, Tomo 83, "Alternate Pictures" "Quadros Alternados", on the mercenaries rebellion in which Irish settlers took part, according to the contemporary narrative by the Germany mercenary Theodor Bösche, page 179 onwards
William Cotter Irish officer in Dom Pedro's army of imperial Brazil
Irish immigrants in Rio de Janeiro: routine and rebellion, Universidade de São Paulo, in Portuguese
References
External links
* Ethnic groups in Brazil Brazil Brazil {{Brazil-ethno-group-stub