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
- 1.Arqnet
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4][2.5]Fuentes, Ventura (1907). "Ignacio Barbosa-Machado". In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 2. New York: Robert Appleton Company.