Captaincy of Espírito Santo
The Captaincy of Espírito Santo (Portuguese: Capitania do Espírito Santo) was one of the administrative units into which the territory of Brazil was divided during the colonial period.
Royal Captaincy of Espírito Santo Capitania Real do Espírito Santo | |
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| 1534-1821 | |
Map of Brazil in 1534 | |
| Capital | Vila do Espírito Santo (1534–1551) Vitória (1551-1821) |
| Official languages | Portuguese |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Government | Absolute monarchy |
• First grantee | Vasco Fernandes Coutinho (1535-1560) |
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