Son of João [...] de Melo and former wife of whom he was first husband Helena Maria Pinto da França Salvador (b. 29 May 1944), of German and Italian descent, great-great-great-granddaughter of the 1st Baron of Mondim then 1st Baron, 1st Viscount and 1st Count of Fonte Nova Nobleman of Coat of Arms of de França (crest), Pinto, de Oliveira and de Eça with crowns of Baron, of Viscount and of Count, and great-great-great-granddaughter of a sister of the 10th Lady of Mira Noblewoman of Coat of Arms of Tavares (without crest for being a woman) with crown of Lady.
