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Henrique Esteves da Veiga de Nápoles

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Henrique Esteves da Veiga de Nápoles, 1st Lord of the Honour of Molelos (1438-1502), was a Portuguese nobleman, privy counsellor and warrior, having fought alongside king Afonso V of Portugal at the battle of Toro. As a wealthy land owner, he supplied the royal armies with a hundred swordmen and over fifty horsemen during Afonso V's long-lasting wars with Spain. In recognition of this support, the king granted him the further Lordships (Senhorios) of Botulho, Nandufe, Mata and Castanheira, having also appointed him a member of his privy council. He began the construction of the Palace (Paço) of Molelos, seat of the Lords of the Honour of Molelos, later Viscounts and Counts of Molelos.

Heir to the main branch of the Nápoles family, Henrique Esteves da Veiga de Nápoles was a great-great-grandson of John, Duke of Durazzo, and great-great-great-grandson of king Charles II of Naples.

Marriage and children

Henrique Esteves da Veiga de Nápoles married Filipa Gomes de Gouveia. They had:

See also

References

  • Pereira Marques, António Augusto. Os Senhores das Honras de Molelos e o Asilo da Folhadosa. Guarda, 1953; p. 13.
  • Nunes de Leão, Duarte. Crónicas dos Reis de Portugal. Edited by M. Lopes de Almeida, Porto, Lello & Irmão, 1975. p. 341
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