History

Almada (D. Lourenço de)

This governor and captain general of Madeira was appointed on August 4, 1687, and took office on April 13, 1688. He was also the general governor of Angola and one of the provinces of Brazil. He was a descendant of D. Alvaro Vaz de Almada and died on May 2, 1729.

People mentioned in this article

D. Alvaro Vaz de Almada
Ancestor of D. Lourenço de Almada

Years mentioned in this article

1687
Appointment as governor and captain general of Madeira
1688
Assumption of office
1729
Year of death