Afonso Afonso of Portugal
Roman Catholic cardinal (1509-1540)
1509 — 1540
Quick Facts
Profession
Roman Catholic cardinal (1509-1540)
Born
May 3, 1509
Died
1540 (age ~31)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
Catholic priest
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in ÉvoraDied in Lisbon
1509
Born in Évora (1509-05-03)
1516
PositionRoman Catholic Bishop of Guarda (1516–1519)
1517
Positioncardinal
1519
PositionRoman Catholic Bishop of Viseu (1519–1523)
1523
PositionRoman Catholic Archbishop of Evora (1523–1540)
1523
PositionRoman Catholic Archbishop of Lisbon (1523–1540)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Afonso Afonso of Portugal?+
Afonso Afonso of Portugal is Roman Catholic cardinal (1509-1540). Born in 1509.
What does the name Afonso mean?+
The name Afonso means "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Afonso Afonso of Portugal born?+
Afonso Afonso of Portugal was born on May 3, 1509.
When did Afonso Afonso of Portugal die?+
Afonso Afonso of Portugal died in 1540, at approximately 31 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.
The name Afonso is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Afonso — May 3, 1509
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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