Career
He was the majorat of one of the more prominent families on the island of Terceira, and brother-in-law of Francisco Ornelas da Câmara. His home was the Manor of Madre de Deus in the centre of the historic centre. On 4 March 1642, he assumed the governorship of the Fortress of São João Baptista, when Spanish forces capitulated to the forces of his brother-in-law, following a months-long blockade, by local forces loyal to the restored Braganza monarchy.
Foreign his efforts, on 20 May 1624, he received honours of nobility and, by charter, on 12 April 1642, the Commandership of Santa Maria de Tondela.
He eventually received the title of Captain-major of Angra do Heroísmo on 27 April 1646 for his faithful service to the Crown.
