António Alves Martins
- For the poet, see António Alves Martins (poet)
- This article uses Portuguese naming customs, the maternal surname is Alves and the paternal surname is Martins
| D. António Alves Martins | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Viseu | |
 Statue of António Alves MartinsD. António Alves Martins, in Viseu | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Viseu |
| In office | 1862-1882 |
| Predecessor | José Xavier de Cerveira e Sousa |
| Successor | José Dias Correia de Carvalho |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
18 February 1808 Alijó, Portugal |
| Died |
2 May 1882 (aged 74) Viseu, Portugal |
António Alves Martins (18 February 1808 – 5 February 1882) was a Portuguese bishop, professor, journalist and politician, he was bishop of Viseu.[1]
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
- ↑ "António Alves Martins". Catholic Hierarchy.
- ↑ "Paço do Fontelo" (in Portuguese). Município de Viseu.
Bibliography
- D. Antonio Alves Martins, Bispo de vizeu, Esboço biographico, by Camillo Castello Branco, Ernesto Chardron International Library (LUGAN & GENELIOUX, successores), Porto, 1889] (in Portuguese)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to António Alves Martins. |
- Official website of Alves Martins Secondary School (in Portuguese)
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by José Xavier de Cerveira e Sousa |
Bishop of Viseu 1862-1886 |
Succeeded by José Dias Correia de Carvalho |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Count of Ávila |
Minister and Secretary of State to the King 1868-1869 |
Succeeded by Duke of Loulé |
| Preceded by Viscount de Seabra |
Minister and Secretary of Justice (Interim) 1868 |
Succeeded by António Pequito Seixas de Andrade |
| Preceded by António Pequito Seixas de Andrade |
Minister and Secretary of Justice (Interim) 1869 |
Succeeded by António Pequito Seixas de Andrade |
| Preceded by José Dias Ferreira |
Minister and Secreatry of State to the King 1870 |
Succeeded by Carlos Bento da Silva (Interim) |
| Preceded by Carlos Bento da Silva Interim |
Minister and Secretary of State to the King (Interim) 1870-1871 |
Succeeded by Marquis of Àvila started as interim |
| Preceded by Marquis of Ávila |
Minister of Justice (Interim) 1870 |
Succeeded by Augusto Saraiva de Carvalho |
| Preceded by António da Costa |
Minister of Secretary of Public Instructions 1870 |
Succeeded by Carlos Bento da Silva Interim |
| Preceded by Carlos Bento da Silva |
Minister of Education 1870 |
Succeeded by João Arroto in 1890 |
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