José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro
Marquis of Valença and President of the Council of Ministers of Portugal
About José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro
Lived 1780 – 1840 (aged 59). José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro was a politician and military personnel.
José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro (20 May 1780 – 26 February 1840) was a Portuguese marquis and the President of the Council of Ministers from 4 to 5 November 1836. He was the 5th Marquis of Valença.
Origin He was a distant relative of reigning family, being a male line descendant of 1st Duke of Braganza. His father was Dom (1748–1802), 4th marquis of Valença, 11th Count of Vimioso, governor of Bahia and descendant of (1480–1549), 1st Count of Vimioso.
His mother was Maria Teles da Silva (1758–1804), daughter of Manuel Teles da Silva (1727–1789), 6th Conde de Vilar Maior, and his 2nd wife Eugénia de Menezes da Silva (1731–1788), 2nd Marquesa de Penalva & 6th Condessa de Tarouca.
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Who was José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro?
Marquis of Valença and President of the Council of Ministers of Portugal (1780-1840)
When was José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro born?
José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro was born on 20 May 1780 in Salvador.
When did José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro die?
José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro died on 26 February 1840 in Lisbon.
What was José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro's occupation?
José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro?
José Bernardino de Portugal e Castro's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal, Portuguese people.
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