António Martins de Chaves (died 6 July 1447) was a Cardinal of the Catholic Church and bishop of Porto in Portugal.[1]
Career
He was made cardinal on the 18 December 1439 by Pope Eugenius IV. He founded the church and hospice of San Antonio dei Portoghesi in 1440.[2]
He attended the Council of Basel as a representative of King Edward I of Portugal.[3]
Death and burial
Chaves died on 6 July 1447 in Rome.
He was buried at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, where he was archpriest from 1444 to his death.[1] His tomb was executed by Isaia da Pisa.
References
- 1.[1.2]Florida International University, The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, Biographical Dictionary of Eugenius IV (1431-1447), Consistory of December 18, 1439 (III)
- 2.ABE Books website, Estatutos da veneravel Igreja e Hospital de Santo Antonio da Nação Portuguesa de Roma.
- 3.Grand Quevilly Media Library website, Antonio Martins