About João de Melo
Lived 1405 – 1486 (aged 80–81). João de Melo was a politician.
João de Melo (1405-1486) was a Portuguese nobleman, alcaide-mor of Serpa, and copeiro-mor (Master of the Ceremonies) of Afonso V of Portugal.
Biography
João was born in Portugal, the son of Martim Afonso de Melo and Briolanja de Sousa. His wife was Isabel da Silveira daughter of Nuno Martins da Silveira and Leonor Falcão.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was João de Melo?
politician
When was João de Melo born?
João de Melo was born in 1405 in Beja.
When did João de Melo die?
João de Melo died in 1486 in Serpa.
What was João de Melo's occupation?
João de Melo was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). João de Melo. https://biography.guide/joao-de-melo/
MLA: "João de Melo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joao-de-melo/.
Chicago: "João de Melo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joao-de-melo/.
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