- José da Câmara Teles, 4th Count of Ribeira Grande
D. Luís Manuel da Câmara (
1712 -1757 ), was a member of the family ofGonçalves da Câmara , a son ofLuís Manuel da Câmara , he was the 13th donatary captain of the island of São Miguel. He was the fourth cout of Ribeira Grande.He was born in
Lisbon in1712 , he was educated inParis , he married D. Margarida de Lorena e Távora in1728 and raised two children, one died young and another was a daughter namedJoana Tomásia da Câmara .He was a donatary capitain from
1724 until his death.He lived in
Ponta Delgada until1752 , he dedicated his administration on funding textile manufacturers. He died inLisbon in1757 at the age of 45.Succession
preceded=Luís Manuel da Câmara
office=Count of Ribeira Grande
years=1712-1757
succeeded=Guido Augusto da Câmara e Ataíde
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