Gonçalo Mendes de Sousa The Good (1120–1190) was a Portuguese nobleman, who participated in the Battle of Ourique.[1]
Gonçalo Mendes de Sousa | |
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| Rico-Homen | |
 arms of Sousa | |
| Born | 1120 County of Portugal |
| Died | 25 March 1190 Kingdom of Portugal |
| Noble family | House of Sousa |
Biography
Gonçalo was the son of Mem Viegas de Sousa and Teresa Fernandes de Marnel.[2] His wife was Urraca Sanches de Celanova, daughter of Sancho Nunes de Barbosa and Sancha Henriques (daughter of Henry, Count of Portugal and Theresa, Countess of Portugal).[3]
Gonçalo Mendes de Sousa was the grandson of Egas Gomes de Sousa and Gontinha Gonçalves da Maia, granddaughter of Trastamiro Aboazar.[4]