Simão Gonçalves da Câmara
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Simão Gonçalves da Câmara (1463 – 1530), known as the Magnificent (o Magnífico [u maɣˈnifiku]) due to the opulence of his household and the liberality of his character, was a Portuguese fidalgo and the third Donatary-Captain of Funchal. His term as governor of the southwestern half of Madeira Island coincided with its period of greatest prosperity. Simão da Câmara is noted for his support of the Portuguese campaigns in Northern Africa, and for the lavish embassy he sent Pope Leo X in thanks for the creation of the Diocese of Funchal in 1514.
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Simão Gonçalves da Câmara | |
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3rd Donatary-Captain of Funchal | |
In office 1501–1528 | |
Monarchs | Manuel I John III |
Preceded by | João Gonçalves da Câmara |
Succeeded by | João Gonçalves da Câmara |
Personal details | |
Born | 1463 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal |
Died | 1530(1530-00-00) (aged 66–67) Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal |
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