Manuel da Nóbrega
The Reverend Manuel da Nóbrega SJ | |
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Father Manuel da Nóbrega on a commemorative Portuguese stamp of the 400th anniversary of the foundation of São Paulo. | |
| Born | 18 October 1517 |
| Died | 18 October 1570 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation(s) | Jesuit priest, missionary |
| Known for | First Provincial of the Society of Jesus in the colony of Brazil. Founder of Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. |
Manuel da Nóbrega, SJ (old spelling Manoel da Nóbrega) (18 October 1517 – 18 October 1570) was a Portuguese Jesuit priest and the 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. He participated in the founding of several cities, such as Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, as well as many Jesuit colleges and seminaries.