History

Furtado

The surname Furtado comes from Rodrigo Enes Furtado, who was one of the earliest settlers of Ponta do Sol and built a chapel in the respective parish church, where he is buried, having died in 1486.

People mentioned in this article

Rodrigo Enes Furtado
One of the earliest settlers of Ponta do Sol

Years mentioned in this article

1486
Death of Rodrigo Enes Furtado

Locations mentioned in this article

Ponta do Sol
Settlement location