State of Maranhão (colonial)

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State of Maranhão (colonial)

Name

State of Maranhão (colonial)

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The State of Maranhão was a colonial division of the Portuguese Empire in South America established in 1621. Its capital was initially São Luís before moving to Belém. It was created to enhance military defense and regional trade in the northern territories.

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