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Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes

d. 1843

Portuguese baroness, landowner and political financier

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About Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes

Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes was a Portuguese farmer.

Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes (died 1843) was a Portuguese baroness and landowner. She was born to José António da Fonseca and Perpétua Maria Xavier, and married João da Silva Mendes. Da Silva Mendes was of considerable wealth, and was a notable landowner. She is known for her political activity, especially during the 1820s, when she was the main financier of the Portuguese Liberals.

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Important facts

Born

Nelas

Died

29 July 1843

Occupation

Farmer

Nationality

Portugal

Frequently asked questions

Who was Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes?

Portuguese baroness, landowner and political financier

When was Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes born?

Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes was born in Nelas.

When did Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes die?

Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes died on 29 July 1843.

What was Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes's occupation?

Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes was a farmer.

What nationality was Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes?

Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes

· Wikidata: Q17280324

· DBpedia: Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes, 1st Baroness of Silva

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes. https://biography.guide/eugenia-candida-da-fonseca-da-silva-mendes/

MLA: "Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eugenia-candida-da-fonseca-da-silva-mendes/.

Chicago: "Eugénia Cândida da Fonseca da Silva Mendes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eugenia-candida-da-fonseca-da-silva-mendes/.

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