Alexandre de Gusmão [SEP] place of birth
Alexandre de Gusmão
Alexandre de Gusmão (Santos, 17 July 1695 – Lisbon, 9 May 1753) was a diplomat born in the Portuguese colony of Brazil. He is regarded as one of the best diplomats of his time, chiefly for his role in negotiating the Treaty of Madrid in 1750 (revoked in 1761), when Portugal and Spain were attempting to delimit their territorial possessions in South America and Asia. Born in the city of Santos, he may be considered one of the precursors of the application of the principles
Gusmão
Gusmão (; sometimes Gusmao) is a Portuguese surname of ancient Spanish toponymic origin from the village of Guzmán in the region of Burgos.
It may refer to:
- Alexandre de Gusmão, Portuguese-Brazilian diplomat.
- Andre Gusmão, Brazilian martial arts fighter.
- Artur Guilherme Moraes Gusmão, Brazilian footballer.
- Bartolomeu de Gusmão, Portuguese-Brazilian jesuit priest and scientist.
- Guilherme Milhomem Gusmão, Brazilian footballer.
- Kirsty Sword Gusmão, Australian wife of Xanana Gusmão.