Pedro Annes d'Alpoim

Alpoim was possibly born in Coimbra, Portugal, belonging to a noble family of French and Portuguese roots. He was grandson of Alvaro d'Alpuim, Lord of Azinhaga, who had served in the court of King John I of Portugal.^[2] He also was descendant of Lopo de Alpoim, Alcaide of Montemor-o-Velho.^[3]

Alpoim was married to Affrica Annes, daughter of Gonçalo Anes de Samadeça and Simoa de Sá, a prestigious family related to the first settlers of the Azores. His wife was the widow of Jorge Velho, nephew of the King of Fez.^[4]

Pedro Annes d'Alpoim had arrived at Azores Islands in company of his father Rui Fernandes de Alpoim, being of the first settlers and colonizers.^[5] His father was member of the Court of Afonso V of Portugal, and served as ambassador to Flanders.^[6] And his son Estêvão Pires de Alpoim, served as judicial authority in the Azores.^[7]

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