Afonso de Noronha
5.º Viceroy of Portuguese India
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Summary
Afonso de Noronha was born on 1510[1] in Portugal[2]. He died on 1586[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4], governor[5], and viceroy[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1495[8]
- Father: Fernando de Meneses[9]
- Mother: Maria Freire, Condesa de Alcoutim[10]
- Spouse: Maria de Eça[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal[12]
- Native language: Portuguese[13]
- Position held: Viceroy of the Portuguese Provinces of India[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Given name: Afonso[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[17]
- Different from: Afonso de Noronha[18]
- Social classification: noble[19]
Why It Matters
Afonso de Noronha is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Where was Afonso de Noronha born?
Afonso de Noronha's place of birth was Portugal[2].
Who were Afonso de Noronha's parents?
Afonso de Noronha's father was Fernando de Meneses[9]. Afonso de Noronha's mother was Maria Freire, Condesa de Alcoutim[10].
Who was Afonso de Noronha married to?
Afonso de Noronha's spouses include Maria de Eça[11].
What did Afonso de Noronha do for work?
Afonso de Noronha worked as a military personnel[4], governor[5], and viceroy[6].