Egas Gomes de Sousa
Portuguese revolutionary
About Egas Gomes de Sousa
Born 1035.
Egas Gomes de Sousa (c. 1035 -?) was a Portuguese noble of the County of Portugal and the first of his line to use the surname Sousa. He was Lord of the House of Sousa and of Felgueiras.
Biography He served as governor of the entire region of Entre Douro e Minho. He was captain-general, and as such in combat he beat the King of Tunis in a battle near the town of Beja. He was buried in the Monastery of Pombeiro.
Family He was the son of Gomes Echigues and his 1st wife, Gontronde Moniz de Touro, daughter of Munio Moniz de Bierzo, Count of Bierzo and Muniadona Moniz. He married a member of the Maia family (probably Gontinha Gonçalves da Maia), although there are various versions as to her name and filiation. Egas had two sons:
Mem Viegas de Sousa, married Teresa Fernandes de Marnel; Gomes Viegas Paio Nunes de Sousa
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Egas Gomes de Sousa?
Portuguese revolutionary
When was Egas Gomes de Sousa born?
Egas Gomes de Sousa was born in 1035 in County of Portugal.
When did Egas Gomes de Sousa die?
Egas Gomes de Sousa died in County of Portugal.
What nationality was Egas Gomes de Sousa?
Egas Gomes de Sousa's recorded nationality: County of Portugal.
Sources & further reading
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