Background
Alpoim was born in Portugal, in 1475, was grandson of Alvaro d'Alpuim, Lord of Azinhaga, who had served in the court of King John I of Portugal.
Alpoim was born in Portugal, in 1475, was grandson of Alvaro d'Alpuim, Lord of Azinhaga, who had served in the court of King John I of Portugal.
He also was descendant of Lopo de Alpoim, a Portuguese nobleman of French origin. Pedro Annes, arrival in the Azores in company of his father Rui Fernandes de Alpoim, being of the first settlers and colonizers. Pedro Annes d'Alpoim was married to Affrica Annes, widow of Jorge Velho nephew of the King of Fez.