Publication Date
2009
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He was a knight of the Royal House and captain of the fleet that sailed on the 19th November, 1505, with the purpose of rescuing captains Francisco de Albuquerque and Pêro de Mendonça, who had disappeared on the return voyage. He should also locate the island of São Lourenço (Madagascar) by sailing along the eastern African coast.

Bibliography:
LACERDA, Teresa, Os Capitães das Armadas da Índia no Reinado de Manuel I - uma avaliação social, Cascais, Câmara de Cascais, 2008, no prelo.

Translated by: Maria das Mercês Pacheco