Spouse(s) Elvira Gomes Pacheco Religion Roman Catholic Died Braga, Portugal | Noble family du Puy Occupation Fidalgo | |
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Martim de Freitas (C.1200-?) was a Portuguese nobleman, Alcaide of the castle of Coimbra. He was vassal and confidant of Sancho II of Portugal.
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Biography
Born late 12th century in Portugal, son of Duarte and Olaia de Freitas, a noble lady, descendant of Ferdinand I of León. He used his mother's surname (Freitas), and all his descendants used the name Alpoim. His grandfather Duarte de Puy, had served in the Court of Sancho I.
Martim de Freitas served as Alcaide mór de Coimbra, and was member to the court of Sancho II until his death. In 1248 he traveled to Toledo, Castile to verify the death of King.
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