João Fernandes de Andrade

João Fernandes de Andrade (1470s–1527) was a Portuguese nobleman, who served in the Court of Afonso V and John II of Portugal.

Biography
João was born in Portugal, son of Fernão Dias Andrade and Beatriz da Maia, a noble woman, daughter of Fernão Álvares da Maia and Guiomar de Sá. He was married to Beatriz de Abreu, daughter of Rui Gomes de Abreu, governor-mor of Elvas, and Inês Brandão.

João Fernandes de Andrade took part in the military campaigns in North Africa. He and his family were among the first settlers and colonizers of the island Madeira.