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Francisco Barreto

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Gender Male
Born Faro
Portugal
Date of died July 9,1573
DiedPortuguese Mozambique
Parents Branca de Vilhena
Children Isabel Barreto
Job Soldier
Explorer
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Francisco Barreto Life story


Francisco Barreto was a Portuguese soldier and explorer. An officer in Morocco during his early life, Barreto sailed to Portuguese India and was eventually appointed viceroy of the colony. After his return to Lisbon, he was tasked with an expedition to southeast Africa in search of legendary gold mines.

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