Person nobleman military officer master huntsman to João III
António Gonçalves da Câmara
nobleman · military officer · master huntsman to João III
Great-grandson of Zarco and nephew of the third captain-donatary, who served in the East and in Africa and was master huntsman to João III. He is chiefly remembered for the violent abduction and forced marriage of Isabel de Abreu, which provoked feuds and for which he was later pardoned.
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- Game of canes — Whose return to Madeira in 1555 with his second wife was celebrated with festivities.
- Arco da Calheta (parish) — Nobleman who abducted Isabel de Abreu.
- Illustrious men — Great-grandson of Zarco who served in the East, was master huntsman to João III and abducted D. Isabel de Abreu.
- Abreu (Dona Isabel de) — Nephew of the third captain-donatary who abducted and forcibly married Isabel de Abreu, later pardoned after service in Africa.
- Old customs — Nobleman who abducted Isabel de Abreu, provoking feuds, and held a lavish wedding banquet.
