Martim Afonso de Sousa

Summary

Martim Afonso de Sousa is a human^[1]. Born in Vila Viçosa^[2], he… he was born on 1500^[3]. He passed away in Lisbon^[4]. He died on July 31, 1571^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Martim Afonso de Sousa's place of birth was Vila Viçosa^[2].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa died in Lisbon^[4].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa was born on 1500^[3].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa died on July 31, 1571^[5].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa died on July 21, 1564^[9].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's father was Lopo of Sousa, 2nd Lord of Prado^[10].
• A child of Martim Afonso de Sousa was Pero Lopes de Sousa^[11].
• A child of Martim Afonso de Sousa was Rodrigo Afonso de Sousa^[12].
• A child of Martim Afonso de Sousa was Tristão de Sousa^[13].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal^[14].
• Portuguese was Martim Afonso de Sousa's native language^[15].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's professions included explorer^[6].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's professions included politician^[7].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa held the position of Governor of Portuguese India^[16].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa is recorded as male^[17].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's Commons category is recorded as Martim Afonso de Sousa^[19].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's family name is recorded as Sousa^[20].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's given name is recorded as Martim^[21].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's given name is recorded as Afonso^[22].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's relative is recorded as Sancho de Faro^[23].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's relative is recorded as Mariana de Sousa Guerra, Countess of Vimieiro^[24].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's relative is recorded as Lopo de Sousa^[25].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa studied under Pedro Nunes^[26].
• Martim Afonso de Sousa's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron^[27].

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Origins and Family

Martim Afonso de Sousa was born in Vila Viçosa^[2]. He was born on 1500^[3]. His father was Lopo of Sousa, 2nd Lord of Prado^[10]. Portuguese was his native language^[15].

Education

Martim Afonso de Sousa studied under Pedro Nunes^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6] and politician^[7]. Martim Afonso de Sousa held the position of Governor of Portuguese India^[16].

Personal Life

Children include Pero Lopes de Sousa^[11], a donatário^[28], of Kingdom of Portugal^[29]; Rodrigo Afonso de Sousa^[12], a writer^[30], 1544–1596^[31], of Kingdom of Portugal^[32]; and Tristão de Sousa^[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 31, 1571^[5] and July 21, 1564^[9]. Martim Afonso de Sousa passed away in Lisbon^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Martim Afonso de Sousa include Arariboia^[33], a warrior^[34], 1520–1589^[35].

Why It Matters

Martim Afonso de Sousa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

Entities named for him include Arariboia^[33], a warrior^[34], 1520–1589^[35].

FAQs

Where was Martim Afonso de Sousa born?

Martim Afonso de Sousa was born in Vila Viçosa^[2].

Where did Martim Afonso de Sousa die?

Martim Afonso de Sousa passed away in Lisbon^[4].

Who were Martim Afonso de Sousa's parents?

Martim Afonso de Sousa's father was Lopo of Sousa, 2nd Lord of Prado^[10].

What did Martim Afonso de Sousa do for work?

Martim Afonso de Sousa worked as explorer^[6] and politician^[7].