Gil Cabral
| Gil Cabral | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Noble family | Cabral |
| Born |
1300s Portugal |
| Died |
1362 Guarda, Portugal |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| 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.
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