The "forum of Spain": diplomatic forms of tribute for castles in medieval Portugal

Authors

  • Saul António Gomes University of Coimbra, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/0870-4147_54_10

Keywords:

Homage oaths, Castles, Portugal, Middle Ages, Diplomatics

Abstract

This text aims to contribute to the knowledge of environments and rites of homage and oath of the chief mayors of Portuguese castles to their lords. Exploring documentation from the chancelleries of the Constable D. Pedro, while governor of the Order of Avis, and the king of Portugal, the author seeks to rediscover the historical and cultural contexts of the staging of the “preitos e menagens” and, also, the evolution of the diplomatic forms used in those oaths that followed the ancient forum of Spain in which the royal hand-kissing prevailed.

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Published

2023-11-10

Issue

Vol. 54 (2023)

Section

Artigos

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