Manoel da Nóbrega

Manoel da Nóbrega (variant Manuel da Nóbrega) was a Portuguese Jesuit priest and first Provincial of the Society of Jesus in colonial Brazil. Together with José de Anchieta, he was very influential in the early History of Brazil, having participated in the founding of several cities, such as Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and many Jesuit Colleges and seminars.

Early life

Nóbrega was born in October 18, 1517, in Entre-Douro-e-Minho, Portugal, to an important family (his father was Baltasar da Nóbrega, a prominent judge of Justice). He studied Humanities at Oporto and Salamanca, Spain and at the University of Coimbra, where he obtained his baccalaureate in canon law and philosophy, in 1541. He entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1544 and after being ordained, carried out pastoral work in the regions of Minho and Beira.

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October 18 - 1517 - Entre-Douro-e-Minho - Portugal - Judge - Humanities - Oporto - Salamanca - Spain - University of Coimbra - Canon law - Philosophy - Minho - Beira

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