Cristóvão de Mendonça
Cristóvão de Mendonça (Mourão, 1475 – Ormus, 1532) was a Portuguese noble and explorer who was active in South East Asia in the 16th century.
Cristóvão de Mendonça | |
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| Born | 1475 Mourão, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 1532 (aged 56–57) Ormus |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation | Explorer |
| Parent(s) | Diogo de Mendonça Brites Soares de Albergaria |
Son of Diogo de Mendonça, Alcaide-mor (lord mayor) of Mourão, captain of crossbowmen, and his wife, Brites Soares de Albergaria. Another daughter of the marriage, D. Joana, was married to D. Jaime, 4th duke of Bragança. Cristóvão de Mendonça married D. Maria de Vilhena, daughter of Sancho de Tovar, but there was no issue of this marriage.
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