Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo

Vasco Fernandes Coutinho (1490–1561) was a Portuguese fidalgo and the first donatary of the Captaincy of Espírito Santo, a colonial territory in what is now Brazil.He was presented the area which became Espírito Santo and administered the colony for 25 years, despite being a military man by trade.During his administration Espírito Santo's first two churches – São João and Rosário, both in Vila Velha – were founded in 1551.You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.This biographical article related to the military of Portugal is a stub.You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.This biographical article related to the military of Brazil is a stub.
Coat of Arms of Vasco Coutinho
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