Martim de Freitas
Martim de Freitas (C.1200-?) was a Portuguese nobleman, Alcaide of the castle of Coimbra.[2] He was vassal and confidant of Sancho II of Portugal.[3]
Martim de Freitas | |
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 Martim de Freitas opens the casket of King Sancho II | |
| Born | Coimbra, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 13th Century Braga, Kingdom of Portugal.[1] |
| Noble family | du Puy |
| Spouse(s) | Elvira Gomes Pacheco |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fidalgo |
Biography
Born late 12th century in Portugal, son of Duarte and Olaia de Freitas, a noble lady, descendant of Ferdinand I of León. He used his mother's surname (Freitas), and all his descendants used the name Alpoim.[4] His grandfather Duarte de Puy, had served in the Court of Sancho I.[5]
Martim de Freitas served as Alcaide mór de Coimbra, and was member to the court of Sancho II until his death.[6] In 1248 he traveled to Toledo, Castile to verify the death of King.[7]
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References
- Primeira [-segunda] parte, da historia ecclesiastica dos ..., Volumen 2. Portugal.
- Primeira parte das Chronicas dos Reis de Portugal. Duarte Nunes de Leão.
- Monarchia Lusytana: Que contem a Historia de Portugal. Bernardo de Brito, Antonio Brandão.
- Nobiliário de familias de Portugal. Felgueiras Gayo.
- Boletim da Direcção Geral dos Edifícios e Monumentos Nacionais, Issues 56-60. Portugal. Direcção Geral dos Edifícios e Monumentos Nacionais.
- Contemporáneo. Pariz.
- Thesouro da mocidade portugueza ou a moral em acção: escolha de factos. Portugal.
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