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Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva

1672–1740 · 18th century · Also known as Anhanguera II

Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva was a Paulista bandeirante, son of the explorer of the same name known as Anhanguera. In 1722 he led an expedition from São Paulo into the central plateau of Brazil and in 1725 found gold along the Vermelho river. His discovery started the Goiás gold rush and led to the founding of Vila Boa and the Captaincy of Goiás.

Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva
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Captaincy of Goiás

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/bartolomeu-bueno-da-silva
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