Pedro Madruga
| Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior | |
|---|---|
| Count of Caminha | |
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Full name
Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior | |
| Father | Fernán Yáñez de Sotomaior |
| Mother | Constança Gonçalves |
| Born |
c. 1430 Pontevedra, Castile |
| Died |
1486 Alba de Tormes, Castile |
Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior, Count of Caminha, popularly known as Pedro Madruga (c. 1430 - 1486), was one of the most notable figures of Medieval Galicia and an example of the typical European feudal knight.
According to one theory,[1] Christopher Columbus and Pedro are the same person. Pedro's death in 1486 may have been a rumour spread to disguise a pact between his former enemies, the Catholic Monarchs and himself. There are documents that suggest that Pedro was still alive after 1486 and that a son of Columbus was the same person as a son of Pedro.
References
- ↑ ´Tras un peritaje caligráfico 80 expertos indican que Colón y Pedro Madruga son la misma persona´ Faro de Vigo
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