Fernão Álvares da Maia

Fernão Álvares da Maia
Lord
Noble family House of Maia
Born 1400s (decade)
Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal
Died 20 May 1449
Portugal
Religion Roman Catholic
Occupation Military

Fernão Álvares da Maia (1400s-1449) was a Portuguese nobleman, Lord of Pena, Aguiar.[1] and Trofa.[2]

Biography

Fernão was born in Lisboa, the son of Álvaro Gonçalves da Maia. His wife was Guiomar de Sá (daughter of Gonçalo de Sá, Lord of Aguiar).[3] Supporter of the cause of Peter, went towards Lisboa, where participated in the Battle of Alfarrobeira.[4] Maia died in combat on 20 May 1449.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Revista do Instituto histórico e geográfico do Rio Grande do Sul. Instituto Histórico e Geográfico do Rio Grande do Sul, Instituto Histórico e Geográfico do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
  2. ↑ Archivo dos Açores, Volume 10, Issues 55-60. 1888.
  3. ↑ Duas cidades ao serviço de Portugal. Porto (Portugal). Câmara Municipal.
  4. ↑ A Batalha de Alfarrobeira. Antecedentes e Significado Histórico. Vol. II. Moreno, Humberto Baquero.
  5. ↑ Memórias arqueológico-históricas do distrito de Bragança. Francisco Manuel Alves.


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