About Álvaro Gil Cabral
Lived 1335 – 1433 (aged 97–98). Álvaro Gil Cabral was a politician and military personnel.
Álvaro Gil Cabral (c.1335-?) was a Portuguese nobleman, Lord of Belmonte, and Azurara. He served as Alcaide of Guarda, Portugal between 1383 and 1399.
Biography
Álvaro was born in the Iberian Peninsula, son of Gil Cabral, a nobleman who was bishop of Guarda. He was married to Catarina Anes de Loureiro, daughter of João Anes Loureiro and Catarina Dias de Figueiredo, a noble lady, descendant of Rui Vasques Pereira.
Cabral was related to the discoverer of the Azores, he was the maternal grandfather of Gonçalo Velho Cabral. And he was the paternal great-grandfather of the discoverer of Brazil, Pedro Álvares Cabral.
Álvaro Gil Cabral participated actively in Portuguese politics, being vassal of Ferdinand I and John I. He took part in the Battle of Aljubarrota, against the troops of John I of Castile.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Álvaro Gil Cabral?
Portuguese politician
When was Álvaro Gil Cabral born?
Álvaro Gil Cabral was born in 1335 in Kingdom of Portugal.
When did Álvaro Gil Cabral die?
Álvaro Gil Cabral died in 1433 in Coimbra.
What was Álvaro Gil Cabral's occupation?
Álvaro Gil Cabral was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Álvaro Gil Cabral?
Álvaro Gil Cabral's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Álvaro Gil Cabral
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