History

Bettencourt de Vasconcellos. (João)

He moved with his father to Terceira Island, where he was beheaded in 1582 by order of Manuel da Silva, Count of Torres Vedras, for being a supporter of Philip II of Castile.

People mentioned in this article

João Bettencourt de Vasconcellos
Moved with his father to Terceira Island and was beheaded in 1582 by order of Manuel da Silva, Count of Torres Vedras

Years mentioned in this article

1582
João Bettencourt de Vasconcellos beheaded by order of Manuel da Silva, Count of Torres Vedras