About Alfonso Sanches
Lived 1289 – 1329 (aged 40). Alfonso Sanches was a troubadour and poet.
Afonso Sanches, Lord of Albuquerque (24 May 1289 – 2 November 1329), also known as Alfonso Sanches, was a Portuguese nobleman, Lord of Cerva and Alburquerque.
Biography Born in Portugal, he was the second Afonso was married to Teresa Martins Telo, daughter of João Afonso Telo, the first count of Barcelos, and of Teresa Sánchez, an illegitimate daughter of Sancho IV the Brave, king of Castile and León. They were the parents of João Afonso de Albuquerque.
Afonso and his wife Teresa were the founders of the Monastery of Santa Clara in Vila do Conde where both were buried.
The Catholic Church opened a cause for the beatification of Afonso and Teresa on 17 January 1723, and the two were formally declared Servants of God.
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Who was Alfonso Sanches?
Portuguese troubadour
When was Alfonso Sanches born?
Alfonso Sanches was born on 24 May 1289 in Entre-Douro-e-Minho, Freguesia de Cerva.
When did Alfonso Sanches die?
Alfonso Sanches died on 2 November 1329 in Escalona.
What was Alfonso Sanches's occupation?
Alfonso Sanches was a troubadour and poet.
What nationality was Alfonso Sanches?
Alfonso Sanches's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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