Fernando da Guerra
Fernando da Guerra | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Braga | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Braga |
| In office | 15 December 1417 – 26 September 1467 |
| Predecessor | Martinho Afonso Pires de Miranda |
| Successor | Luís Pires |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Porto (1414-1417) Bishop of Silves (1409-1414) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1390 |
| Died | 26 September 1467 |
Fernando da Guerra (c. 1390 – 26 September 1467) was a Portuguese ecclesiastic. He was successively bishop of Algarve (1409–1414), bishop of Porto (1416–1417) and finally archbishop of Braga (1417–1467). As Archbishop, he was known for his defense of the Church's rights and privileges.[1]
He built the Braga's Archiepiscopal Court, containing the Medieval Hall and library.
References and notes
- ^ Braga, in Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia. Taylor & Francis. 2013. p. 181-182. ISBN 9781136771620. Retrieved 25 November 2025.