| Mendo de Alpoim | |
|---|---|
 Coat of Arms of Alpuims | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14th century Coimbra, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 15th century Portugal |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Mendo de Alpoim (c.1360-14?) was a Portuguese nobleman, chancellor and ambassador, member of the court of John I of Portugal. He served in diplomatic missions in the Kingdom of England.
Biography
Mendo de Alpoim possibly born in Coimbra, son of Gomes de Alpoim and Elvira Guterres. He was married to Guiomar de Vera, daughter of Alvaro de Vera, alcaide-mór of Évora. Alpoim was the father of Lopo de Alpoim, alcaide of Montemor-o-Velho. And grandson of Diniz d' Alpoim, Lord of Esgueira.
In 1386, he was commissioned carry out the preparations concerning the wedding of King John I with Philippa of Lancaster.
References
- Pedatura lusitana (nobiliário de famílias de Portugal). Cristovão Alão de Morais, Eugénio de Andrea da Cunha e Freitas. 1943.
- Nobiliário das Famílias de Portugal. Felgueiras Gayo. 1938.
- Trabalhos da Associação dos Arqueólogos Portugueses, Volume 6. Associação dos Arqueólogos Portugueses. 1942.
- Pedatura lusitana (nobiliário de famílias de Portugal). Livraria Fernando Machado. 1943.
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