Vidigueira, Francisco da Gama, Conde da, approximately 1510-
Portuguese nobleman and naval commander, who was second conde da Vidigueira. He was admiral of East India and courtier to king João III (1502-1557). He is also credited with the building of the Capuchin convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção da Vila de Frades and the hermitage of Santa Clara na Vidigueira.
- HMML ID
- 420930484176
- PURL
- LC name
- Vidigueira, Francisco da Gama, Conde da, approximately 1510-
- HMML name
- Vidigueira, Francisco da Gama, Conde da, approximately 1510-
Name elements
- Given names
- Francisco
- Family names
- da Gama
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1510~
- Centuries
- 16th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Ranks
- Admiral
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Almirante da Índia Oriental ● Conde da Vidigueira
- Languages
Preferred citation
"Vidigueira, Francisco da Gama, Conde da, approximately 1510-." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified May 30, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/person/420930484176
Change notes
- Date added
- 2023-05-30
- Last edited
- 2023-05-30