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Also Known As The Apostle of Brazil
Born March 19, 1534 • Canary Islands • Spain
Died June 9, 1597 (aged 63) • Espírito Santo • Brazil
Subjects Of Study South American Indian • Tupí language • culture • grammar

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king of Portugal
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Alfonsina Storni
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French poet
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Pedro I
emperor of Brazil

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