Martim Afonso de Sousa
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Born | 1490/1500 Vila Viçosa |
Died | July 21, 1564 Lisbon |
Occupation | Explorer, Governor |
Spouse | D. Ana Pimentel |
Martim Afonso de Sousa (1500-1571) was a Portuguese explorer. His name is also sometimes spelled Martim Afonso de Souza. Born in Vila Viçosa, he was commander of the first Portuguese expedition into mainland Brazil. Acquired Diu, in India in 1535.