Mauгў, O Primeiro Gigante -

Established the first shipyard and iron foundry in Ponta da Areia.

Inspired by the British Industrial Revolution, he sought to bring progress to Brazil. Major Achievements: MauГЎ, O Primeiro Gigante

Built the first railway in Brazil (Estrada de Ferro Mauá). Established the first shipyard and iron foundry in

Mauá was an abolitionist and a proponent of free trade. MauГЎ, O Primeiro Gigante