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Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena

1360 – 1432

Portuguese nobleman

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Lived 1360 – 1432 (aged 71–72). Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena was a land owner and official.

Martim Afonso de Melo (1360–1432) was a Portuguese nobleman, Lord of Arega and Barbacena. He served as Alcaide of Évora, and Guarda-mor of John I of Portugal.

Biography

Born in Évora, he was the son of Vasco Martins de Melo and Maria Afonso de Brito. Martim married twice, the first with Beatriz Pimentel, daughter of Juan Afonso Pimentel y Vasques da Fonseca, Count of Benavente, and Joana Telles de Menezes.

His second marriage was to Briolanja de Sousa, granddaughter of Vasco Martins de Sousa and Inês Dias Manuel, daughter Sancho Manuel de Villena and Inés Díaz de Toledo. She was granddaughter of Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena, and Inés de Castañeda.

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Important facts

Born
1360, Évora
Birth century
14th century
Died
1432, Kingdom of Portugal
Occupation
Land owner, official
Nationality
Kingdom of Portugal
Also known as
Martim Afonso de Melo

People in Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena?

Portuguese nobleman

When was Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena born?

Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena was born in 1360 in Évora.

When did Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena die?

Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena died in 1432 in Kingdom of Portugal.

What was Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena's occupation?

Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena was a land owner and official.

What nationality was Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena?

Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martim Afonso de Melo, senhor de Arega e Barbacena

· Wikidata: Q10326848

· DBpedia: Martim Afonso de Melo

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