Religion

Dantas

The chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França was founded by Antonio Dantas in 1622, and it is believed that the family surname Dantas, Antas, or Antes comes from Mem Afonso de Antas, originating from the place of Antes, the ancient municipality of Coura, in Minho.

People mentioned in this article

Antonio Dantas
Founder of the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França

Years mentioned in this article

1622
Foundation of the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França

Locations mentioned in this article

Minho
Place of Antes, ancient municipality of Coura, in Minho