Alvaro de Ataíde, married to Maria da Silva, was alcaide-mor of Vila de Alvor.
All his children had an important role on Portugal history.
His daughter, Catarina de Ataíde was the wife of the famous navigator, Vasco da Gama.
A royal grant dated of 5th October 1501 confirms a pension of 50,000 reis to Catarina de Ataíde.
Alvaro de Ataíde was the oncle of D. Francisco de Almeida, vice-rei da India.
The families Ataíde, Almeida and Gama, for long time, were the most powerfull families in Portugal.
