João Gonçalves da Câmara

1489–1536

captain-donatary · military officer

Fourth captain-donatary of Funchal (1489–1536), who distinguished himself in the Portuguese campaigns in Morocco. He governed the captaincy from 1528/1530 until his death, probably of plague.

3 · Places mentioned

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Abroad Europe 3Africa 3

1. 1Funchal
2. 2Lisbon
3. 3Morocco
4. 4Church of St Clare
5. 5Mazagan
6. 6Matosinhos
7. 7Azemmour
8. 8Tagus