Villegaignon

Proper noun

Meaning

Villegaignon

An island in Guanabara Bay, Brazil.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

1557 Calvinist arrival Unchallenged by the Portuguese, who initially took little notice of his landing, Villegaignon endeavoured to expand the colony by calling for more colonists in 1556. Source: Internet

To the still largely undeveloped mainland village, Villegaignon gave the name of Henriville, in honour of Henry II, the King of France, who also knew of and approved the expedition, and had provided the fleet for the trip. Source: Internet

Villegaignon secured his position by making an alliance with the Tamoio and Tupinambá Indians of the region, who were fighting the Portuguese. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Ville-Marie Villeda Villefranche Villegas villeggiatura villegiatura