The episcopal power and the Misericórdia of Viseu (1516-1720)

Authors

  • João Nunes Instituto Politécnico de Viseu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/2182-7974_30_4

Keywords:

Episcopal power, Bishops, Contraternities

Abstract

Between 1516 and 1720, the majority of the bishops of Viseu were also Principals of the Misericórdia. This was common practice in other cities, that is to say, bishops also assumed functions of responsibility in the confraternities. The fact that the Misericórdias were directed by bishops reveals that the relations of proximity between confraternities and episcopal power were effective. This study intends to observe how these relations occured in Viseu.

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Published

2017-08-30

Issue

Vol. 30 (2017): Boletim do Arquivo da Universidade de Coimbra Vol. XXX

Section

Estudos

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