[2] He was vassal and confidant of Sancho II of Portugal.

[3] Born late 12th century in Portugal, son of Duarte and Olaia de Freitas, a noble lady, descendant of Ferdinand I of León.

He used his mother's surname (Freitas), and all his descendants used the name Alpoim.

[4] His grandfather Duarte de Puy, had served in the Court of Sancho I.

[6] In 1248 he traveled to Toledo, Castile to verify the death of King.