He is believed to be descended from the first family Portuguese counts, that of Vímara Peres, through one Nuno Alvites (or Aloytez), probable grandson of Lucídio Vimaranes.
Ia diduga keturunan dari keluarga pertama Comte Portugis, Vímara Peres, melalui Nuno Alvites (atau Aloytez), yang kemungkinan adalah cucu Lucídio Vimaranes.