What is "corte-real"

Corte-Real, sometimes Corte Real, is a surname of Portuguese origin, which means literally "Royal Court". It may refer to:

• João Vaz Corte-Real (died 1496), Portuguese explorer
• Miguel Corte-Real (c. 1448–1502), Portuguese explorer
• Gaspar Corte-Real (c. 1450–1501), Portuguese explorer and brother of Miguel
• Jerónimo Corte-Real (1533–1588), Portuguese epic poet
• Manuel de Moura e Corte Real, 2nd Marquis of Castelo Rodrigo (1590–1651), Portuguese Governor of the Spanish Netherlands (1644–1647)

• CMA CGM Corte Real, a containership
• NRP Corte Real, more than one Portuguese Navy ship