António Alves Martins

António Alves Martins (18 February 1808 – 5 February 1882) was a Portuguese bishop, professor, journalist and politician, he was bishop of Viseu.[1]

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Alves and the second or paternal family name is Martins.
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António Alves Martins
Bishop of Viseu
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Viseu
In office1862-1882
PredecessorJosé Xavier de Cerveira e Sousa
SuccessorJosé Dias Correia de Carvalho
Personal details
Born(1808-02-18)18 February 1808
Alijó, Portugal
Died2 May 1882(1882-05-02) (aged 74)
Viseu, Portugal

Biography

He joined the Order of St. Francis at age 16, he later went to the University of Coimbra. In 1828, he was expelled, having been accused for the participation of the Porto Liberal Liberation that took place on 16 May.

He headed Jornal Nacional from 1848 to 1849. In 1852, he became a university professor He became Bishop of Viseu in 1862.

He was also leader of the Reformist Party from 1868 to 1869. Later he was acclaimed as Minister to the King in the same year and in 1870.

He later lived in Viseu which he remained until his death at Paço do Fontelo, the old Paço Episcopal in the same diocese.[2]

A statue is named in his honor in Viseu.

References
  1. "António Alves Martins". Catholic Hierarchy.
  2. "Paço do Fontelo" (in Portuguese). Município de Viseu. Archived from the original on 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2017-01-14.

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