Captaincy of Ceará
Former territorial division of Brazil (1534–1821) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Captaincy of Ceará (Portuguese: Capitania do Ceará) was one of the administrative subdivisions of Brazilian territory during the colonial period of Portuguese America. It was created in 1534 along with thirteen other hereditary captaincies and granted by John III, King of Portugal, to the so-called donatários. Initially, it was donated to Antônio Cardoso de Barros, subordinate of Fernão Álvares de Andrade and D. Antônio de Ataíde.[1][2]
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Captaincy of Ceará Capitania do Ceará | |
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1534–1821 | |
Official languages | Portuguese |
Religion | Catholicism |
Government | Absolute monarchy |
Today part of | Brazil |
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