 His attempts to enslave the natives resulted in a revolt that ended up by determining the appearance of the Tamoio Confederation, that could only be partially contained by the action of the jesuits Manuel da Nóbrega and José de Anchieta.When he died, he was a nobleman of the Royal House and one of the most respected men in the captaincy.The title of "alcaide-mor" (mayor) of the village of Santos passed down to his son, Pêro Cubas.