History

Silveira (António da)

He was the captain of Diu and the 5th grantee of the captaincy of Machico, succeeding Diogo Teixeira, who died without descendants. In 1549, he sold the captaincy to D. Afonso de Portugal, Count of Vimioso.

People mentioned in this article

Diogo Teixeira
Captain of Diu and the 4th grantee of the captaincy of Machico

Years mentioned in this article

1549
Sale of the captaincy of Machico to D. Afonso de Portugal, Count of Vimioso