Scottish Brazilians
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| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Brazil: Mainly Southern and Southeastern Brazil[citation needed] | |
| Languages | |
| Portuguese, Scots, Gaelic and English | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (mainly Protestant and Roman Catholicism), and others | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Brazilians, White Brazilians and specially Confederados, other American Brazilians, English Brazilians, Irish Brazilians and Scottish people |
Scottish Brazilians (Portuguese: Escoto-brasileiro) refers to Brazilians of full, partial, or predominantly Scottish ancestry, or Scottish-born people residing in Brazil.
Notable Scottish Brazilians
- Archie McLean[1]
- Carlos Drummond de Andrade[2]
- Charles Miller – considered to be the father of football in Brazil, born to Scottish father and Brazilian mother
- Giovanna Ewbank – actress, spouse of Brazilian actor Bruno Gagliasso
- Gracie family
- Fleetwood and Edward Pellew Wilson – founders of Maritime giant "Wilson and sons"[3]
- Samuel Wallace Mac Dowell III[4]
- Warwick Estevam Kerr
- Zélia Duncan[citation needed]
- Daniela Escobar Duncan
- Scott MacKenzie, darts player
See also
References
- ^ Archie McLean, the Father of Brazilian Football Archived February 14, 2011, at WebCite
- ^ "Carlos Drummond De Andrade – Brasil – Brazilian Poetry In English - Poesia Brasileira Em Inglês". www.antoniomiranda.com.br. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
- ^ Wilson, Sons Archived February 14, 2011, at WebCite
- ^ http://escolas.educacao.pe.gov.br/layout.php?portal=7020&p=historia(in Portuguese)
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