Ethnic Origin of Women Selected as Wives by Portuguese Immigrants (1600-1650)
| Wives of Portuguese Settlers . | Number . | Percentage . |
|---|---|---|
| Creoles, daughters of Spaniards | 65 | 45 |
| Creoles, descendants from conquerors | 22 | 15 |
| Creoles, daughters of Portuguese | 23 | 16 |
| Creoles, daughters of couples formed by Spaniards and Portuguese | 12 | 8 |
| Portuguese women | 15 | 10 |
| Spanish women | 3 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 140 |
| Wives of Portuguese Settlers . | Number . | Percentage . |
|---|---|---|
| Creoles, daughters of Spaniards | 65 | 45 |
| Creoles, descendants from conquerors | 22 | 15 |
| Creoles, daughters of Portuguese | 23 | 16 |
| Creoles, daughters of couples formed by Spaniards and Portuguese | 12 | 8 |
| Portuguese women | 15 | 10 |
| Spanish women | 3 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 140 |