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Gil Cabral

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Gil Cabral
Born1300s
Portugal
Died1362
Guarda, Portugal
Noble familyCabral
OccupationBishop

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

  1. ^ Pedro Alvares Cabral. Metzner Leone.
  2. ^ Morgados de Santa Catarina de Estremoz. João Luís Cabral Picão Caldeira.
  3. ^ Diocese e districto da Guarda: serie de apontamentos. José Osorio da Gama e Castro.
  4. ^ A viagem de Pedro Alvares Cabral e o descobrimento do Brasil, 1500-1501. Max Justo Guedes.
  5. ^ Frei Gonçalo Velho, Volumen 2. Ayres de Sá.