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Sancho Nunes de Barbosa

1070 – 1130

Galician noble

Politician
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About Sancho Nunes de Barbosa

Lived 1070 – 1130 (aged 59–60). Sancho Nunes de Barbosa was a Portuguese politician.

Sancho Nunes de Barbosa nicknamed Barbosa, Lord of Celanova (1070–1130) was a Galician nobleman.

He was the son of Nuño Velázquez, Count of Celanova, and Sancha Gomes. Sancho was married to Sancha Henriques, daughter of Henry, Count of Portugal. However, some sources state that his wife was Teresa Afonso, possible daughter of Afonso I of Portugal.

With Sancha Henriques he had the following issue:

Urraca Sanches, married Gonçalo Mendes de Sousa «o Bom»; Vasco Sanches, married firstly Berengária and secondly Urraca Viegas de Ribadouro; Fruilhe Sanches, married Pedro Fernandes de Bragança; Nuno Sanches, married Teresa Álvares de Soverosa.

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Important facts

Born
1070, Celanova
Birth century
11th century
Died
1130, Celanova
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Portugal
Also known as
Sancho Nuñez de Celanova

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sancho Nunes de Barbosa?

Galician noble

When was Sancho Nunes de Barbosa born?

Sancho Nunes de Barbosa was born in 1070 in Celanova.

When did Sancho Nunes de Barbosa die?

Sancho Nunes de Barbosa died in 1130 in Celanova.

What was Sancho Nunes de Barbosa's occupation?

Sancho Nunes de Barbosa was a politician.

What nationality was Sancho Nunes de Barbosa?

Sancho Nunes de Barbosa was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sancho Nunes de Barbosa

· Wikidata: Q10367517

· DBpedia: Sancho Nunes de Barbosa

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