Gil Cabral
Appearance
Gil Cabral | |
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Born | 1300s Portugal |
Died | 1362 Guarda, Portugal |
Noble family | Cabral |
Occupation | Bishop |
Gil Cabral (1300s-1362) was a Portuguese nobleman, bishop of Guarda, Portugal.[1]
Biography
His father was João Martins Cabral.[2] The name of his wife is unknown, Cabral had two sons Maria Gil Cabral and Álvaro Gil Cabral.[3]
Gil Cabral is the direct ancestor of Pedro Álvares Cabral.[4] According to ancient sources, the Cabral family were descendants of Carano founder of The Macedonian Empire.[5]
References
- ^ Pedro Alvares Cabral. Metzner Leone.
- ^ Morgados de Santa Catarina de Estremoz. João Luís Cabral Picão Caldeira.
- ^ Diocese e districto da Guarda: serie de apontamentos. José Osorio da Gama e Castro.
- ^ A viagem de Pedro Alvares Cabral e o descobrimento do Brasil, 1500-1501. Max Justo Guedes.
- ^ Frei Gonçalo Velho, Volumen 2. Ayres de Sá.