João Gonçalves Zarco
João Gonçalves Zarco (c. 1390 – 21 November 1471) was a Portuguese explorer who established settlements and recognition of the Madeira Islands, and was appointed first captain of Funchal by Henry the Navigator.
João Gonçalves Zarco | |
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A posthumous portrait attributed to Nicolau Ferreira, c. 1790 | |
| 1st Donatary-Captain of Funchal | |
| In office 1425–1467 | |
| Monarchs | John I Edward I Afonso V |
| Succeeded by | João Gonçalves da Câmara |
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| Born | c. 1390 Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 21 November 1471 Funchal |
| Occupation | Explorer, colonial administrator |
| Known for | Settler of the Archipelago of Madeira |
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