António de Ataíde
Portuguese politician and Count (1500-1563) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dom António de Ataíde (c. 1500 - 1563), 1st count of Castanheira, was a childhood friend and favorite of King John III of Portugal (D. João III). As an advisor to the King, he played a key role in Portugal's policies towards its colony of Brazil. He also served as a diplomat in missions to several European countries and was a Minister and member of the King's council.
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António de Ataíde | |
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1st Count of Castanheira | |
Count of Castanheira | |
Tenure | 1532–1563 |
Predecessor | New title |
Successor | António de Ataíde, 2nd Count of Castanheira |
Other titles | Donatary of the captaincies of Itaparica and Tamarandiva, Brazil (1556) |
Born | 1500 Kingdom of Portugal |
Died | 7 October 1563 Kingdom of Portugal |
Buried | Monastery of Santo António da Castanheira |
Family | Ataíde |
Spouse(s) | Ana de Távora |
Father | Dom Álvaro de Ataíde, Lord of Castanheira |
Mother | Violante de Távora |
Occupation | Diplomat, Statesman |
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