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The Corte-Real family (also Côrte-Real and Corte Real) [1] is a Portuguese noble family dating back to 14th century, originating in Tavira.The family is famous for its involvement in the Portuguese discoveries during the Age of Exploration, in the 16th century.
Gaspar was born into the noble Corte-Real family on Terceira in the Azores Islands, [1] the youngest of three sons of Portuguese explorer João Vaz Corte-Real (c. 1420–1496). Gaspar accompanied his father on expeditions to North America. His brothers were explorers as well.
A member of the Corte-Real family, João Vaz was the father of Miguel and Gaspar Corte-Real, who some claim accompanied him on his voyage.Fragmentary evidence suggests the expedition in 1473 was a joint venture between the kings of Portugal and Denmark, and that Corte-Real accompanied the German sailors Didrik Pining and Hans Pothorst, as well as (the possibly mythical) John Scolvus.
The Corte Real Palace (Portuguese: Palácio Corte Real) was a former palace in Lisbon, Portugal. It was constructed by the Corte Real family at the start of the 17th century, and subsequently owned by the Portuguese royal family.
Corte-Real, sometimes Corte Real, is a surname of Portuguese origin, which means literally "Royal Court". It may refer to: People. Corte-Real family, a Portuguese noble family of explorers; João Vaz Corte-Real (died 1496), Portuguese explorer; Miguel Corte-Real (c. 1448–1502), Portuguese explorer
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Miguel Corte-Real was a son of João Vaz Corte-Real and a brother of explorer Gaspar Corte-Real, members of the Corte-Real family. Exploration. In 1500, ...
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