João Gonçalves Zarco was a Portuguese explorer who established settlements and recognition of the Madeira Islands, and was appointed first captain of Funchal by Henry the Navigator. Wikipedia
Born: 1390, Continental Portugal
Died: November 21, 1471 (age 81 years), Funchal, Portugal
Children: Rui Gonçalves da Câmara
Grandchildren: João Rodrigues da Câmara and Antão Rodrigues da Câmara
Great grandchildren: Mécia Pereira and Rui Gonçalves da Câmara II
Partner: Constança Rodrigues
Nationality: Portuguese