Tomé de Sousa

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Tomé de Sousa (1515-1573) was the first governor-general of Brazil, when it was a Portuguese colony. He was a nobleman and soldier born in Rates, Póvoa de Varzim. He held the position of governor-general from 1549 to 1553.

He was the agent in charge of restoring the king's authority in Brazil. As part of this mission, he had the capital of Brazil, Salvador, built. He brought 1,000 soldiers with him when he went to Brazil. He also assisted in the christianization of the natives.

External links

http://www.salvadorconvention.com.br/english/cidade/historia.html

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