Pedro Vaz Marinheiro
| Pedro Vaz Marinheiro | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
? Portugal |
| Died | 1534 |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Religion | Catholicism |
Pedro Vaz Marinheiro was a Portuguese nobleman.
Biography
Born in Portugal, Pedro Vaz was one of the first settlers of São Miguel, Azores Island.[1] Rich and powerful man, he was called Marinheiro, because he commanded ships many build on this island.[2] He was the father of Grimaneza Pires, who married in Azores to Estêvão Pires de Alpoim, notary in the island.[3]
Pedro Vaz Marinheiro died 7 May 1534.
References
- ↑ Saudades da terra, Tip. do "Diario dos Açores," 1966
- ↑ Litigios de antaño by Raúl de Labougle, Coni,, 1941
- ↑ Litigios de antaño, Coni,, 1941
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