Catarina Paraguaçu
Tupinambá convert to Christianity and visionary
About Catarina Paraguaçu
Lived 1503 – 1583 (aged 79–80). Catarina Paraguaçu was a Brazilian, known for Marian visionary.
Catarina Álvares Paraguaçu, also known as Catarina do Brasil (baptized June 1528 – 1586), was a Tupinambá indigenous woman. She was born in what is today the state of Bahia (dates unknown) and was married to Portuguese sailor Diogo Álvares Correia, also known as "Caramuru". She and Caramuru became the first Brazilian Christian family.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Catarina Paraguaçu?
Tupinambá convert to Christianity and visionary
When was Catarina Paraguaçu born?
Catarina Paraguaçu was born in 1503 in Bahia.
When did Catarina Paraguaçu die?
Catarina Paraguaçu died on 26 January 1583 in Bahia.
What was Catarina Paraguaçu known for?
Catarina Paraguaçu was known for Marian visionary.
What nationality was Catarina Paraguaçu?
Catarina Paraguaçu was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Catarina Paraguaçu. https://biography.guide/catarina-paraguacu/
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