Births on October 18

Manuel da Nóbrega

Born on October 18, 1517

Manuel da Nóbrega, Portuguese-Brazilian priest and missionary (d. 1570)

Manuel da Nóbrega (old spelling Manoel da Nóbrega) (18 October 1517 – 18 October 1570) was a Portuguese Jesuit priest and first Provincial of the Society of Jesus in colonial Brazil. Together with José de Anchieta, he was very influential in the early history of Brazil and participated in the founding of several cities, such as Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, as well as many Jesuit colleges and seminaries.

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Events on 1517

22 Jan

Battle of Ridaniya
The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya.
15 Aug

Fernão Pires de Andrade
Seven Portuguese armed vessels led by Fernão Pires de Andrade meet Chinese officials at the Pearl River estuary.
31 Oct

95 Theses
Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.

Births on October 18

Manuel da Nóbrega

Born on October 18, 1517

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Battle of Ridaniya

Fernão Pires de Andrade

95 Theses