English Brazilians

English Brazilians (Portuguese: Anglo-brasileiros) are Brazilians of full, partial or predominantly English ancestry or English-born people residing in Brazil.

[citation needed] Colonial-era economic influences and the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance led to the settlement of English merchants and others in Brazil.

After Brazilian independence, Britain was Brazil's main commercial partner; Britain financed part of the Brazil's industrialization, building railroads, including the São Paulo Railway (SPR).

The states with the majority of English origin were: Brazilian cities settled by the English during the same period, include: One of their major contributions at the cultural level was the establishment of several football clubs, including São Paulo Athletic Club and Fluminense Football Club.

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