Fernão Dias
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Fernão Dias Pais | |
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 Statue of Fernão Dias Pais, Museu Paulista | |
| Born | 1608 |
| Died | 1681 |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation | Explorer |
| Known for | Exploration of the interior of South America. |
Fernão Dias Pais (1608–1681) or Fernão Dias Pais Leme was a frontiersman from São Paulo. He was known as the "Emerald Hunter" and was one of the most prominent bandeirantes together with Antônio Raposo Tavares.
He is the great-great-grandfather of the Saint Frei Galvão.
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