Flemings of the Azores

The Flemish of the the Azores are one of the main components of the from the Azores Population, arrived at the number from approximately 2.000 during the XVe and 16th century. The Flemish settlement begins in 1451 with the arrival from Artisan S Brugean. These islands, dependant on the Portuguese crown , miss indeed Colon S. In addition to Portuguese and Flemings, Bretons also come to settle in the Azores.

There remain many traces of these first Habitant S in the Archipel. The first Peinture S have a strong Flemish influence incontestably. Physically, an important part of from the Azores population present, in spite of a general aspect Mediterranean, European features more northern , of which clear Eyes (currently, 30 % of the population has the blue eyes).

The island of Faial is particularly marked by this settlement. The name of the Village of points out these first occupants. The City of Horta itself, Capital of the island, owes its name with. , known also under the name of “Guilherme da Silveira”, is in addition one of the first to be settled on the island.

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