Carreira e trajetória social na monarquia e no império ultramarino português, governadores gerais do Estado do Brasil (1640-1702)

Abstract

This paper examines the careers of Portuguese noblemen sent to the State of Brazil between 1640 and 1702 as governors general and characterizes their social skills and social and political power additions reached by them due to the services performed and the positions held in the kingdom and overseas, noting its highly qualified social and political influence in the Portuguese monarchy.