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
Martim de Freitas opens the casket of King Sancho II
BornCoimbra, Kingdom of Portugal
Died13th Century
Braga, Kingdom of Portugal.[1]
Noble familydu Puy
Spouse(s)Elvira Gomes Pacheco
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFidalgo

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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