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João Fernandes de Andrade

1470 – 1527

Portuguese politician

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About João Fernandes de Andrade

Lived 1470 – 1527 (aged 56–57). João Fernandes de Andrade was a politician.

João Fernandes de Àndrade (1470s–1527) was a Portuguese nobleman, who served in the Court of Afonso V and John II of Portugal.

Biography

João was born in Portugal, son of Fernão Dias Andrade and Beatriz da Maia, a noble woman, daughter of Fernão Álvares da Maia and Guiomar de Sá. He was married to Beatriz de Abreu, daughter of Rui Gomes de Abreu, governor-mor of Elvas, and Inês Brandão.

João Fernandes de Andrade took part in the military campaigns in North Africa. He and his family were among the first settlers and colonizers of the island Madeira.

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Important facts

Born
1470, Madeira
Birth century
15th century
Died
9 April 1527, Madeira
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Portugal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was João Fernandes de Andrade?

Portuguese politician

When was João Fernandes de Andrade born?

João Fernandes de Andrade was born in 1470 in Madeira.

When did João Fernandes de Andrade die?

João Fernandes de Andrade died on 9 April 1527 in Madeira.

What was João Fernandes de Andrade's occupation?

João Fernandes de Andrade was a politician.

What nationality was João Fernandes de Andrade?

João Fernandes de Andrade's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João Fernandes de Andrade

· Wikidata: Q10311473

· DBpedia: João Fernandes de Andrade

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