Estêvão Brioso de Figueiredo
D. Estêvão Brioso de Figueiredo
d. 1689
bishop of Funchal · bishop of Pernambuco · vicar general of Lisbon · canon lawyer
Évora-born canon lawyer who became the first bishop of Pernambuco and later bishop of Funchal (1685–1689); he died in Lisbon. As bishop he visited the chapel of Arco de São Jorge and ordered that a site for a new church be sought. His death led to the nomination of João Moniz da Silva.
1Mentioned in
- Bishops of Funchal — Twelfth bishop of Funchal (1681–1689 as given).
- Silva (João Moniz da) — Bishop of Funchal whose death led to João Moniz da Silva's nomination.
- Arco de São Jorge (parish) — Bishop who visited the chapel and ordered a new church to be sought.
2Chronology
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The diocese of Pernambuco was created, with the Madeiran D. Estêvão Brioso de Figueiredo presented as its bishop.
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D. Estêvão Brioso de Figueiredo took possession of the see of Pernambuco.
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D. Estêvão Brioso de Figueiredo was appointed bishop of Funchal and assumed government of the diocese in April 1685.
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Bishop D. Estêvão Brioso de Figueiredo died in Lisbon.
3Places mentioned
Abroad