16th century captaincy-generals did not prosper

• Vast powers granted to C-G in perpetuity.

• Only 2 prospered: Pernambuco and Sao Vicente

• 1548: 15 towns and hamlets totaling 2000 Portuguese.

• 1548: Tome de Sousa, named 1st governor general of Brazil

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