History

Morais

This family name originates from João de Morais, one of the first settlers of Madeira who lived in Machico, where he had a land grant. His eldest son, Sebastião de Morais, the Elder, justified his nobility in 1508, as stated by the annotator of the 'Saudades.'

People mentioned in this article

João de Morais: One of the first settlers of Madeira
Sebastião de Morais, the Elder: Eldest son of João de Morais

Years mentioned in this article

1508: Justification of the nobility of Sebastião de Morais, the Elder

Locations mentioned in this article

Machico: Parish on the island of Madeira