Monarchy and archbishopric: The two deaths of D. Diogo de Sousa, archbishop and lord of Braga (1505-1532)

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/2182-7974_38_2_5

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Royal power, Ecclesiastical lordships, Income of the archdiocese, Monarchy, Micro-analysis

Abstract

The “two” deaths of D. Diogo de Sousa (archbishop: 1505-1532), the first when he was expected to die, later recovering, and the second when he passed away, allowed King D. João III to intervene in the execution of his will. The documentation generated by the intervention of royal officials, led by his brother D. Henrique, also allows an estimate of the archdiocese's income. The critical financial situation of the crown, especially in the years when the question of the Moluccan Islands was being decided, prompted the king to keep an eye on the economic resources of the archbishopric, with the intention of putting them at the service of members of his close family.

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Published

2025-12-18

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 2 (2025)

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Estudos

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