Correia
The Correia family of Madeira descends from João Afonso, companion of Zarco. It notes his son António Correia, a knight who fought in North Africa.
We have already devoted a short article to João Afonso, companion of Zarco, who became the founder of a noble and distinguished family on this island. He also bore the surname Correia, which he passed on to his descendants, and they were the first to use it on this island. João Afonso had a son named António Correia, who was born in Madeira in 1457 and who, several genealogists state, died in 1572, at the age of about 115. This António Correia was a valiant knight who fought bravely in Africa, chiefly at Asilah and Safi, where he maintained a large number of men and horses at his own expense. The old Madeiran chronicles speak of him in terms of high praise.
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- Asilah
Morocco. Moroccan stronghold where António Correia fought.
Arzila is a Moroccan stronghold conquered by Afonso V, with D. Nuno de Aguiar present. Several Madeirans fought at its sieges and capture, including members of the Câmara family, the Leme brothers and António Correia. Simão Gonçalves da Câmara relieved it twice, and Padre João Soares served there.
- Safi
Morocco. Moroccan stronghold where António Correia fought.
Safim is a Moroccan stronghold that Simão Gonçalves da Câmara helped to hold and where António Correia fought.
People
People mentioned · 03- Francisco António Correia1457–1572
Son of João Afonso, born in Madeira, a knight who fought at his own cost at Arzila and Safim; reputedly lived about 115 years.
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Companion of Zarco and founder of the Correia family in Madeira.
- João Gonçalves Zarcod. 1467
Discoverer of Madeira, whose companion founded the Correia line.