Henrique de Coimbra

Henrique de Coimbra

clergyman Portugal

Frei Henrique de Coimbra was a Portuguese priest known for celebrating the first Mass in Brazil on April 26, 1500, at Praia da Coroa Vermelha in Bahia. This historic event marked a significant moment in Brazil's colonial history, symbolizing the initial encounter between European settlers and Indigenous peoples. His role in this event has made him a notable figure in the context of the spread of Christianity in Brazil.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
232,050
Power
1,649$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 2 9.00 0.11% +0% 211,049,527 232,050 $1,500,000 1,649$
Totals 2 211,049,527 232,050 $1,500,000 1,649$
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Brazil Brazil: Henrique de Coimbra celebrated the first mass in Brazilian soil shortly after the arrival of the Portuguese. 9

O Globo: Cruz da primeira missa no Brasil chega ao país para peregrinação entre mais de dez cidades