History

Pais (Rui)

He was one of the companions of João Gonçalves Zargo in the discovery of this archipelago. Gaspar Frutuoso says, referring to the first landing made in Machico, "as soon as it dawned the next day, the captain sent a boat to shore, entrusting Ruy Paes to go see its disposition and location..."

People mentioned in this article

João Gonçalves Zargo
Companion of Rui Pais in the discovery of the archipelago.

Locations mentioned in this article

Machico
Location where Rui Pais participated in the discovery of the archipelago.