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Álvaro Soares da Cunha

1466–1557

Born
1466
Country of birth
Kingdom of Portugal, today Portugal(inferred from the family)
Died
1557, Porto
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  • Birth1466Probable1 source
  • Death1557, PortoProbable1 source
  • ParentAfonso V of PortugalConfirmed1 source

A life in time

  1. Born

    Birth

  2. Died · Porto

    Death, Porto

What was it like?

The world around 1466: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

The loba was a wide, floor-length outer garment worn by both genders, often made of large amounts of fabric, which effectively hid the body's natural form. While it was common for civilians in public ceremonies, it eventually evolved to become an exclusive garment for male clergy and scholars.

Known for

Alvaro Soares da Cunha was the natural born son of Afonso V of Portugal, and Maria Soares da Cunha, the recently widowed daughter of Afonso's major valet, Fernão de Sá Alcoforado, and his wife Maria da Cunha.

During their lifetime

  1. 1499

    National weights and measures reform

    King Manuel I implemented a new national system of weights and measures, which was formalized in printing and distributed to municipalities in 1499.

  2. 1506

    Lisbon riot against New Christians

    A violent riot occurred in Lisbon in 1506 targeting New Christians, who were victims of forced conversions years earlier.

  3. 1531

    Strong earthquake impacts Portugal

    A strong earthquake struck Portugal in 1531, which some religious figures at the time attributed to the actions of New Christians.

  4. 1536

    Establishment of the Portuguese Inquisition

    Pope Paul III established the Inquisition in Portugal via a papal bull, significantly impacting the lives of many subjects.

  5. 1540

    First Lisbon auto-da-fé

    The first auto-da-fé, a public ritual of penance for those condemned by the Inquisition, was held in Lisbon in 1540.

  6. 1550

    Lisbon's rapid population growth (1500-1599)

    Lisbon's population grew rapidly, reaching 120,000 residents by the end of the century, putting immense pressure on food supply and housing.

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