Alpoim was possibly born in
Coimbra, Portugal, belonging to a noble family of French and Portuguese roots. He was grandson of Alvaro d'Alpuim,
Lord of
Azinhaga, who had served in the court of King
John I of Portugal. He also was descendant of
Lopo de Alpoim,
Alcaide of
Montemor-o-Velho. Alpoim was married to Affrica Annes, daughter of Gonçalo Anes de Samadeça and Simoa de Sá, a prestigious family related to the first settlers of the Azores. His wife was the widow of Jorge Velho, nephew of the
King of Fez. Pedro Annes d'Alpoim had arrived at Azores Islands in company of his father Rui Fernandes de Alpoim, being of the first settlers and colonizers. His father was member of the Court of
Afonso V of Portugal, and served as ambassador to
Flanders. And his son
Estêvão Pires de Alpoim, served as judicial authority in the Azores. == References ==