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Ignácio Barbosa-Machado (23 November 1686 in Lisbon – 28 March 1734 in Lisbon[1]) was a Portuguese historian prominent in the early history of Portugal and Brazil.[2]
Barbosa-Machado was born in Lisbon. He studied at University of Coimbra, and was sent to the Portuguese colony of Brazil as a magistrate.[2] He joined the church after the death of his wife.[2] His brother was Diogo Barbosa Machado.[2]
Bibliography (part)
- "Fastos Politicos e Militares de Antiqua e Nova Lusitania" (Lisbon, 1745), dealing with the history of Portugal and Brazil.[2]
References