Mendo de Alpoim
Mendo de Alpoim | |
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| Born | 14th century Coimbra, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 15th century Portugal |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Mendo de Alpoim (c.1360-14?) was a Portuguese nobleman, chancellor and ambassador, member of the court of John I of Portugal. He served in diplomatic missions in the Kingdom of England.[1]
Biography[edit]
Mendo de Alpoim possibly born in Coimbra, son of Gomes de Alpoim and Elvira Guterres. He was married to Guiomar de Vera, daughter of Alvaro de Vera, alcaide-mór of Évora.[2] Alpoim was the father of Lopo de Alpoim, alcaide of Montemor-o-Velho. And grandson of Diniz d' Alpoim, Lord of Esgueira.[3]
In 1386, he was commissioned carry out the preparations concerning the wedding of King John I with Philippa of Lancaster.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Pedatura lusitana (nobiliário de famílias de Portugal). Cristovão Alão de Morais, Eugénio de Andrea da Cunha e Freitas. 1943.
- ^ Nobiliário das Famílias de Portugal. Felgueiras Gayo. 1938.
- ^ Trabalhos da Associação dos Arqueólogos Portugueses, Volume 6. Associação dos Arqueólogos Portugueses. 1942.
- ^ Pedatura lusitana (nobiliário de famílias de Portugal). Livraria Fernando Machado. 1943.
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