Fadrique de Portugal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fadrique de Portugal |
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| Archbishop of Zaragoza | |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zaragoza |
| Appointed | 1532 |
| Reign ended | 1539 |
| Predecessor | Juan de Aragón II |
| Successor | Hernando de Aragón |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 5 May 1503 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1465 Vila Viçosa, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 15 January 1539 Barcelona, Crown of Aragon, Kingdom of Spain |
| Parents | Afonso, 1st Count of Faro Maria de Noronha e Sousa, 2nd Countess of Odemira |
Fadrique de Portugal was an important Portuguese leader who lived a long time ago, from about 1465 to 1539. He was both a politician and a church leader, known as a cleric. He played a big role in the royal courts of Spain during his time.
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Early Life and Education
Fadrique de Portugal was born around 1465 in a place called Vila Viçosa in Portugal. His father was Afonso, the first Count of Faro. His mother was Maria de Noronha e Sousa, the second Countess of Odemira.
He came from a very important family. He was a great-grandson of Afonso I, Duke of Braganza. This duke was an illegitimate son of King John I of Portugal. Fadrique also had family ties to King Henry II of Castile and King Ferdinand I of Portugal. He studied law and also canon law, which is the law of the church.
Working with Royalty
Fadrique de Portugal had a very close relationship with Queen Isabella I of Castile. He was even with her during her final hours. He signed her last will, showing how much she trusted him.
After Queen Isabella passed away, Fadrique became an advisor to her husband, King Ferdinand II of Aragon. He was very loyal to the royal family. He strongly supported Isabella and Ferdinand's daughter, Joanna of Castile, when she became queen. He also supported her son, Charles I, becoming a co-ruler with his mother.
King Charles I kept Fadrique as a royal advisor. This shows how much the kings and queens valued his advice and loyalty.
Church and Government Roles
Fadrique de Portugal started his career in the church. He was a canon in Segorbe and Albarracin. A canon is a type of priest who works in a cathedral.
In 1503, he became the bishop of Calahorra. He stayed in this important church position until 1508. Then, he was named bishop of Segovia, serving there until 1511. In 1512, he became the bishop of Sigüenza.
King Charles I also gave him important government jobs. In 1525, Fadrique was made viceroy of Catalonia. A viceroy is like a governor who rules a region in the name of the king. He was also the captain-general of Catalonia, Cerdanya, and Roussillon. This meant he was in charge of the military in these areas.
Fadrique de Portugal wrote many works during his life. He also paid for the decoration of several churches. Finally, in 1532, he became the archbishop of Zaragoza. This was a very high position in the church. However, he never actually visited the city of Zaragoza itself.
Later Life and Legacy
Fadrique de Portugal passed away in Barcelona on January 15, 1539. His body was moved to the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Sigüenza. He was buried there in a special mausoleum, which is a grand tomb, that is named after him.
See also
In Spanish: Fadrique de Portugal para niños
