Duarte Coelho
Duarte Coelho | |
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Duarte Coelho, Proprietor of Pernambuco | |
| Proprietor of the Captaincy of Pernambuco | |
| In office 1534–1553 | |
| Monarch | John III |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Duarte Coelho de Albuquerque |
| First Governor of Pernambuco | |
| In office 1535–1553 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Brites de Albuquerque |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Duarte Coelho Pereira c. 1485 |
| Died | c. 1553 Portugal |
| Citizenship | Portuguese |
| Spouse | Dona Brites de Albuquerque |
| Children | Duarte Coelho de Albuquerque Jorge de Albuquerque Coelho Inês |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Portuguese Empire |
| Rank | Capitão-mor |
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Duarte Coelho Pereira (c. 1485 – c. 1553) was a nobleman, military leader, and colonial administrator in the Portuguese colony of Brazil. He was the first Donatario (Lord Proprietor) of the captaincy of Pernambuco and founder of Olinda.