Maria Ortiz
Brazilian heroine, famous for her defense of Espírito Santo
About Maria Ortiz
Lived 1603 – 1646 (aged 42). Maria Ortiz was a Brazilian.
Maria Ortiz (1603 – 1646) was a Portuguese woman from Colonial Brazil, famous for her defense of Espírito Santo against the attempted Dutch invasion in 1624.
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Who was Maria Ortiz?
Brazilian heroine, famous for her defense of Espírito Santo (1603-1646)
When was Maria Ortiz born?
Maria Ortiz was born on 14 September 1603 in Vitória.
When did Maria Ortiz die?
Maria Ortiz died on 25 May 1646 in Vitória.
What nationality was Maria Ortiz?
Maria Ortiz was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Maria Ortiz (1603–1646)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maria Ortiz. https://biography.guide/maria-ortiz-1603/
MLA: "Maria Ortiz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-ortiz-1603/.
Chicago: "Maria Ortiz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maria-ortiz-1603/.
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