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Also Known As	The Apostle of Brazil
Born	March 19, 1534 • Canary Islands • Spain
Died	June 9, 1597 (aged 63) • Espírito Santo • Brazil
Subjects Of Study	South American Indian • Tupí language • culture • grammar

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