About Francisco de Lacerda
Lived 1753 – 1798 (aged 45). Francisco de Lacerda was an explorer, mathematician and astronomer.
Dr Francisco José de Lacerda e Almeida (c. 1753 – 18 October 1798) was a colonial Brazilian-born Portuguese explorer in the 18th century.
He was the son of Portuguese captain José António de Lacerda and Francisca de Almeida Pais.
"He spent ten years in Brazil, where he discovered new species of plants and animals, along with Indian tribes previously unknown to Europeans."
In 1798, he led a Portuguese expedition to the Kazembe region of Zambia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francisco de Lacerda?
Portuguese explorer
When was Francisco de Lacerda born?
Francisco de Lacerda was born on 22 August 1753 in São Paulo.
When did Francisco de Lacerda die?
Francisco de Lacerda died on 18 October 1798.
What was Francisco de Lacerda's occupation?
Francisco de Lacerda was an explorer, mathematician and astronomer.
What nationality was Francisco de Lacerda?
Francisco de Lacerda's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco de Lacerda. https://biography.guide/francisco-de-lacerda/
MLA: "Francisco de Lacerda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-de-lacerda/.
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