About Jorge de Melo
Lived 1460 – 1534 (aged 73–74). Jorge de Melo was an official.
Jorge de Melo, o Lagio (1460-1534) was a Portuguese nobleman, Alcaide mor of Redondo and Pavía. member of the Court of John III of Portugal.
Biography
His parents were Martim Afonso de Mello (son of João de Melo), and Leonor Barreto daughter of Gonçalo Nunes Barreto and Isabel Pereira. Jorge de Melo was married to Branca Coutinho, daughter of Vasco Fernandes Coutinho (great grandson of Gonçalo Vasques) and Maria de Lima (daughter of Leonel de Lima and Filipa da Cunha).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jorge de Melo?
Portuguese nobleman
When was Jorge de Melo born?
Jorge de Melo was born in 1460 in Serpa.
When did Jorge de Melo die?
Jorge de Melo died in 1534 in Morocco.
What was Jorge de Melo's occupation?
Jorge de Melo was an official.
What nationality was Jorge de Melo?
Jorge de Melo's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jorge de Melo. https://biography.guide/jorge-de-melo/
MLA: "Jorge de Melo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jorge-de-melo/.
Chicago: "Jorge de Melo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jorge-de-melo/.
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