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Egas Garcia da Fonseca

1150 – 1199

Portuguese politician

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About Egas Garcia da Fonseca

Lived 1150 – 1199 (aged 48–49). Egas Garcia da Fonseca was a politician.

Egas Garcia da Fonseca, known as "Bufo", (12th-century) was a Portuguese nobleman, 2nd Lord of Couto de Leomil (pt).

Biography

Egas was the son of Garcia Rodrigues da Fonseca and Dórida Gonçalves Viegas. His wife was Maior Pais de Curveira daughter of Paio Pires Romeu and Goda Soares.

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Important facts

Born
1150, Kingdom of Portugal
Birth century
12th century
Died
1199, Kingdom of Portugal
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Portugal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Egas Garcia da Fonseca?

Portuguese politician

When was Egas Garcia da Fonseca born?

Egas Garcia da Fonseca was born in 1150 in Kingdom of Portugal.

When did Egas Garcia da Fonseca die?

Egas Garcia da Fonseca died in 1199 in Kingdom of Portugal.

What was Egas Garcia da Fonseca's occupation?

Egas Garcia da Fonseca was a politician.

What nationality was Egas Garcia da Fonseca?

Egas Garcia da Fonseca's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Egas Garcia da Fonseca

· Wikidata: Q10271007

· DBpedia: Egas Garcia da Fonseca

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