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Forte de S. Francisco

It was ordered to be built in the town of Santa Cruz, by the bishop governor D. Fr. João do Nascimento in 1749, using the money from the fines paid by the militias for lack of watch service.

People mentioned in this article

D. Fr. João do Nascimento: Bishop governor

Years mentioned in this article

1749: Construction of the fort

Locations mentioned in this article

Santa Cruz: Town