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Portugal (D. Afonso de)

He was the first Count of Vimioso and was present at the Battle of Alcácer Quibir, where he became a prisoner. In 1549, with the authorization of King D. João III, he bought the captaincy of Machico from António da Silveira, of which he was the 6th grantee. He died in Africa, a captive of the Moors, but outlived his son D. Francisco de Portugal.

People mentioned in this article

D. Afonso de Portugal
First Count of Vimioso, present at the Battle of Alcácer Quibir, 6th grantee of the captaincy of Machico, died in Africa, captive of the Moors

Years mentioned in this article

1549
Bought the captaincy of Machico from António da Silveira, with the authorization of King D. João III