Gil Cabral

Gil Cabral
Noble family Cabral
Born 1300s
Portugal
Died 1362
Guarda, Portugal
Religion Roman Catholic
Occupation Bishop

Gil Cabral (1300s-1362) was a Portuguese nobleman, bishop of Guarda, Portugal.[1]

Biography

His father was João Martins Cabral.[2] The name of his wife is unknown, Cabral had two sons Maria Gil Cabral and Álvaro Gil Cabral.[3]

Gil Cabral is the direct ancestor of Pedro Álvares Cabral.[4] According to ancient sources, the Cabral family were descendants of Carano founder of The Macedonian Empire.[5]

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