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Saint Joseph of Anchieta

Saint

Feast Day

June 9

Born

1534

Died

1597

Biography

Joseph of Anchieta, SJ (19 March 1534 – 9 June 1597), was a Spanish missionary to Brazil who played an influential role in establishing colonial settlements and is considered the father of Brazilian literature. Born in the Canary Islands, he was one of the founders of São Paulo in 1554 and Rio de Janeiro in 1565....

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