Hermano José Braamcamp de Almeida Castelo-Branco, 1st Count of Sobral
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Hermano José Braamcamp de Almeida Castelo-Branco, 5th Lord, 2nd Baron, 1st Viscount and 1st Count of Sobral, 5th Lord of the Majorat of Sobral, 3rd Lord of the Majorat of a Luz, ComC
(16 September 1775 - Lisbon
, 2 February 1846), Chief of the Name and Arms of da Cruz Sobral, was a Portuguese
nobleman and politician
of Dutch
descent.
jure uxoris and 1st Baron
of Sobral, 2nd Lord and Administrator of the Majorat
of a Luz (28 September 1752 - 6 July 1828), of the Counsel
of Queen Maria I
and King Peter III
, Deputy
of the Joint of Commerce, Commander of the Order of Christ
and 1st Baron of Sobral by Decree
of 14 May 1813 of Prince Regent John
, who succeeded his mother in the Majorat of a Luz, and wife, married on 20 February 1773, Joana Maria da Cruz Sobral, 4th Lady
of the Village of Sobral de Monte Agraço, 4th Lady and Administrator of the Majorat of Sobral and Chief of the Name and Arms of da Cruz Sobral (born or bap.
9 June 1760 - 21 October 1812), of Italian
maternal descent, who succeeded her brother Sebastião António da Cruz Sobral, 3rd Lord of Sobral and 3rd Lord of the Majorat of Sobral, Chief of the Name and Arms of da Cruz Sobral, Alcaide-Major of Freixo de Numão
, Nobleman of the Royal Household, of the Counsel of Queen Maria I, Commander of the Order of Christ
, Vereador of the Senate
of the Chamber of Lisbon, Counselor of the Royal Treasury, Fiscal of Public Works (born 22 September 1757 or bap. 23 December 1758 and brother of Leonor Clara da Cruz Sobral, born 6 August 1781).
in Law
from University of Coimbra, he was 5th Lord of Sobral de Monte Agraço and 5th Lord of the Majorat of Sobral, succeeding his mother, who ceded them to him in 1806, and 3rd Lord of the Majorat of a Luz, succeeding his father on 6 July 1828. He enlisted as Captain in the Cavalry
Regiment
of the Pier
of Lisbon on 30 September 1796, for having presented a Cavalry Company
at his own expense, which became adstricted to the same Regiment, and had leave from the service on 3 March 1803.
He took an active part in the liberal politics and was appointed, after the Liberal Revolution of 1820
in Porto
as a Member of the Provisional Regency of the Government of the Realm, then instituted (merged later with the one of Porto). Withdrawn in 1823 from the public businesses, after the Vilafrancada he returned to the political activity when, in 1826, the Constitutional Letter was sworn, under the Regency
of Infanta Isabel Maria of Portugal
, becoming part, as 24th Secretary of State of the Treasury Affairs or Minister of the Treasury, of a constitutional government, in which Saldanha
was Minister of War. Miguel
's coup, proclaiming himself King, withdrew him again from politics. In 1833, after the victory of the liberal forces, he was appointed Member of the Commission created to take knowledge in charge of the study of the state of the consolidated external debt, etc., on 18 July 1838. He also became a Peer of the Realm
in 1835, Honorary Minister
and Counselor
of State and Commander of the Order of Christ.
The title of Baron was renewed to him by Decree of 3 March 1824 of John VI during his father's lifetime, and was raised to Viscount
, with Grandeess, by Decree of 14 September 1838 and then to Count
by Decree of 13 December 1844, both of Maria II. He owned a Palace
at the Largo do Calhariz and a Farm
on a Luz. His Coat of Arms
was quartered, on the first de Narbonne, on the second de Almeida, on the third Castelo-Branco and on the fourth partered of da Cruz Sobral and Braamcamp, with a Crest
of de Narbonne and a Coronet
of Duke (allusive to the representation of the ducat de Narbonne-Lara and, more accurately, to the Grandeess of Spain 1st Class). Motto
: Labor vincit aerumnas.
on 17 February 1806 Louise Amable Rion Françoise de Narbonne-Lara (Nice
, 25 May 1786 - Lisbon
, 28 March 1849), Dame
of Honour of Her Majesty Queen Maria II (with right to the Grandeess of Spain 1st Class for being representative of her paternal uncle the 2e duc de Narbonne-Lara, of whom she was the heiress for him not having posterity), first born daughter of Louis Marie Jacques Amalric, comte de Narbonne-Lara
and Adélaïde Marie de Montholon, and had issue, two daughters:
Order of Christ (Portugal)
The Military Order of Christ previously the Royal Order of the Knights of Our Lord Jesus Christ was the heritage of the Knights Templar in Portugal, after the suppression of the Templars in 1312...
(16 September 1775 - Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, 2 February 1846), Chief of the Name and Arms of da Cruz Sobral, was a Portuguese
Portuguese people
The Portuguese are a nation and ethnic group native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion....
nobleman and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
of Dutch
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
descent.
Family
He was the first of six children and son of Geraldo Venceslau Braamcamp de Almeida Castelo-Branco, 4th LordLord
Lord is a title with various meanings. It can denote a prince or a feudal superior . The title today is mostly used in connection with the peerage of the United Kingdom or its predecessor countries, although some users of the title do not themselves hold peerages, and use it 'by courtesy'...
jure uxoris and 1st Baron
Baron
Baron is a title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and Latin baro meaning " man, warrior"; it merged with cognate Old English beorn meaning "nobleman"...
of Sobral, 2nd Lord and Administrator of the Majorat
Majorat
Majorat is the right of succession to property according to age . A majorat would be inherited by the oldest son, or if there was no son, the nearest relative. This law existed in some of the European countries and was designed to prevent the distribution of wealthy estates between many members of...
of a Luz (28 September 1752 - 6 July 1828), of the Counsel
Counsel
A counsel or a counselor gives advice, more particularly in legal matters.-U.K. and Ireland:The legal system in England uses the term counsel as an approximate synonym for a barrister-at-law, and may apply it to mean either a single person who pleads a cause, or collectively, the body of barristers...
of Queen Maria I
Maria I of Portugal
Maria I was Queen regnant of Portugal and the Algarves from 1777 until her death. Known as Maria the Pious , or Maria the Mad , she was the first undisputed Queen regnant of Portugal...
and King Peter III
Peter III of Portugal
Peter III became King of the Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves by the accession of his wife and niece Queen Maria I in 1777, and co-reigned alongside her until his death.-Biography:...
, Deputy
Deputy (legislator)
A deputy is a legislator in many countries, particularly those with legislatures styled as a 'Chamber of Deputies' or 'National Assembly'.-List of countries:This is an list of countries using the term 'deputy' or one of its cognates....
of the Joint of Commerce, Commander of the Order of Christ
Order of Christ (Portugal)
The Military Order of Christ previously the Royal Order of the Knights of Our Lord Jesus Christ was the heritage of the Knights Templar in Portugal, after the suppression of the Templars in 1312...
and 1st Baron of Sobral by Decree
Decree
A decree is a rule of law issued by a head of state , according to certain procedures . It has the force of law...
of 14 May 1813 of Prince Regent John
John VI of Portugal
John VI John VI John VI (full name: João Maria José Francisco Xavier de Paula Luís António Domingos Rafael; (13 May 1767 – 10 March 1826) was King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves (later changed to just King of Portugal and the Algarves, after Brazil was recognized...
, who succeeded his mother in the Majorat of a Luz, and wife, married on 20 February 1773, Joana Maria da Cruz Sobral, 4th Lady
Lady
The word lady is a polite term for a woman, specifically the female equivalent to, or spouse of, a lord or gentleman, and in many contexts a term for any adult woman...
of the Village of Sobral de Monte Agraço, 4th Lady and Administrator of the Majorat of Sobral and Chief of the Name and Arms of da Cruz Sobral (born or bap.
Baptism
In Christianity, baptism is for the majority the rite of admission , almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also membership of a particular church tradition...
9 June 1760 - 21 October 1812), of Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
maternal descent, who succeeded her brother Sebastião António da Cruz Sobral, 3rd Lord of Sobral and 3rd Lord of the Majorat of Sobral, Chief of the Name and Arms of da Cruz Sobral, Alcaide-Major of Freixo de Numão
Freixo de Numão
Freixo de Numão is a town in Portugal....
, Nobleman of the Royal Household, of the Counsel of Queen Maria I, Commander of the Order of Christ
Order of Christ (Portugal)
The Military Order of Christ previously the Royal Order of the Knights of Our Lord Jesus Christ was the heritage of the Knights Templar in Portugal, after the suppression of the Templars in 1312...
, Vereador of the Senate
Senate
A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a legislature or parliament. There have been many such bodies in history, since senate means the assembly of the eldest and wiser members of the society and ruling class...
of the Chamber of Lisbon, Counselor of the Royal Treasury, Fiscal of Public Works (born 22 September 1757 or bap. 23 December 1758 and brother of Leonor Clara da Cruz Sobral, born 6 August 1781).
Life and political career
BachelorBachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in Law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
from University of Coimbra, he was 5th Lord of Sobral de Monte Agraço and 5th Lord of the Majorat of Sobral, succeeding his mother, who ceded them to him in 1806, and 3rd Lord of the Majorat of a Luz, succeeding his father on 6 July 1828. He enlisted as Captain in the Cavalry
Cavalry
Cavalry or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback. Cavalry were historically the third oldest and the most mobile of the combat arms...
Regiment
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
of the Pier
Pier
A pier is a raised structure, including bridge and building supports and walkways, over water, typically supported by widely spread piles or pillars...
of Lisbon on 30 September 1796, for having presented a Cavalry Company
Company (military unit)
A company is a military unit, typically consisting of 80–225 soldiers and usually commanded by a Captain, Major or Commandant. Most companies are formed of three to five platoons although the exact number may vary by country, unit type, and structure...
at his own expense, which became adstricted to the same Regiment, and had leave from the service on 3 March 1803.
He took an active part in the liberal politics and was appointed, after the Liberal Revolution of 1820
Liberal Revolution of 1820
The Liberal Revolution of 1820 was a political revolution that erupted in 1820 and lasted until 1826. It was unchained via a military insurrection in the city of Porto, in northern Portugal, that quickly and peacefully spread to the rest of the country. From 1807 to 1811 Napoleonic French forces...
in Porto
Porto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
as a Member of the Provisional Regency of the Government of the Realm, then instituted (merged later with the one of Porto). Withdrawn in 1823 from the public businesses, after the Vilafrancada he returned to the political activity when, in 1826, the Constitutional Letter was sworn, under the Regency
Regent
A regent, from the Latin regens "one who reigns", is a person selected to act as head of state because the ruler is a minor, not present, or debilitated. Currently there are only two ruling Regencies in the world, sovereign Liechtenstein and the Malaysian constitutive state of Terengganu...
of Infanta Isabel Maria of Portugal
Infanta Isabel Maria of Portugal
Infanta Isabel Maria of Portugal Infanta Isabel Maria of Portugal Infanta Isabel Maria of Portugal (or of Braganza and Borbón; ; Queluz, July 4, 1801 – Benfica, then Belém, April 22, 1876 was a Portuguese infanta (princess) daughter of King John VI of Portugal and his wife Carlota Joaquina of...
, becoming part, as 24th Secretary of State of the Treasury Affairs or Minister of the Treasury, of a constitutional government, in which Saldanha
João Carlos Saldanha de Oliveira Daun, 1st Duke of Saldanha
Dom João Carlos Gregório Domingos Vicente Francisco de Saldanha Oliveira e Daun, , 1st Count , 1st Marquis and 1st Duke of Saldanha ; , was a Portuguese marshal and statesman, a grandson of Pombal, born at Azinhaga. He studied at Coimbra, served against the French, and was made a prisoner in 1810...
was Minister of War. Miguel
Miguel of Portugal
Dom Miguel I, sometimes Michael , was the King of Portugal between 1828 and 1834, the seventh child and second son of King John VI and his queen, Charlotte of Spain....
's coup, proclaiming himself King, withdrew him again from politics. In 1833, after the victory of the liberal forces, he was appointed Member of the Commission created to take knowledge in charge of the study of the state of the consolidated external debt, etc., on 18 July 1838. He also became a Peer of the Realm
Peer of the Realm
Peer of the Realm is a term for a member of the highest social order in a kingdom, notably:...
in 1835, Honorary Minister
Minister (government)
A minister is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. Senior ministers are members of the cabinet....
and Counselor
Counselor
- Medicine and social work :* A counsel* Camp counselor** Counselor-in-Training, training program for camp counselors* Lay Community Counsellor* Licensed Professional Counselor* Mental Health Counselor* Navy Counselor in the United States Navy...
of State and Commander of the Order of Christ.
The title of Baron was renewed to him by Decree of 3 March 1824 of John VI during his father's lifetime, and was raised to Viscount
Viscount
A viscount or viscountess is a member of the European nobility whose comital title ranks usually, as in the British peerage, above a baron, below an earl or a count .-Etymology:...
, with Grandeess, by Decree of 14 September 1838 and then to Count
Count
A count or countess is an aristocratic nobleman in European countries. The word count came into English from the French comte, itself from Latin comes—in its accusative comitem—meaning "companion", and later "companion of the emperor, delegate of the emperor". The adjective form of the word is...
by Decree of 13 December 1844, both of Maria II. He owned a Palace
Palace
A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word itself is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills in Rome. In many parts of Europe, the...
at the Largo do Calhariz and a Farm
Farm
A farm is an area of land, or, for aquaculture, lake, river or sea, including various structures, devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food , fibres and, increasingly, fuel. It is the basic production facility in food production. Farms may be owned and operated by a single...
on a Luz. His Coat of Arms
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
was quartered, on the first de Narbonne, on the second de Almeida, on the third Castelo-Branco and on the fourth partered of da Cruz Sobral and Braamcamp, with a Crest
Crest (heraldry)
A crest is a component of an heraldic display, so called because it stands on top of a helmet, as the crest of a jay stands on the bird's head....
of de Narbonne and a Coronet
Coronet
A coronet is a small crown consisting of ornaments fixed on a metal ring. Unlike a crown, a coronet never has arches.The word stems from the Old French coronete, a diminutive of coronne , itself from the Latin corona .Traditionally, such headgear is – as indicated by the German equivalent...
of Duke (allusive to the representation of the ducat de Narbonne-Lara and, more accurately, to the Grandeess of Spain 1st Class). Motto
Motto
A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments...
: Labor vincit aerumnas.
Marriage and issue
He married at AgenAgen
Agen is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in Aquitaine in south-western France. It lies on the river Garonne southeast of Bordeaux. It is the capital of the department.-Economy:The town has a higher level of unemployment than the national average...
on 17 February 1806 Louise Amable Rion Françoise de Narbonne-Lara (Nice
Nice
Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse, with a population of 348,721 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Nice extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of more than 955,000 on an area of...
, 25 May 1786 - Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, 28 March 1849), Dame
Dame (title)
The title of Dame is the female equivalent of the honour of knighthood in the British honours system . It is also the equivalent form address to 'Sir' for a knight...
of Honour of Her Majesty Queen Maria II (with right to the Grandeess of Spain 1st Class for being representative of her paternal uncle the 2e duc de Narbonne-Lara, of whom she was the heiress for him not having posterity), first born daughter of Louis Marie Jacques Amalric, comte de Narbonne-Lara
Louis, comte de Narbonne-Lara
Louis Marie Jacques Amalric, comte de Narbonne-Lara was a French nobleman, soldier and diplomat.-Birth and early life:He was born at Colorno, in the Duchy of Parma, as the son of Françoise de Châlus Louis Marie Jacques Amalric, comte de Narbonne-Lara (17, 23 or 24 August 1755 – 17 November...
and Adélaïde Marie de Montholon, and had issue, two daughters:
- Adelaide Braamcamp Sobral de Almeida Castelo-Branco de Narbonne-Lara, 6th Lady, 3rd Baroness, 2nd Viscountess and 2nd Countess of Sobral, 6th and last Lady of the Majorat of Sobral, 4th and last Lady of the Majorat of a Luz (ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, 3 June 1808 - LisbonLisbonLisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, 15 June 1886), Dame of Her Majesty Queen Maria II, married in Lisbon, Carnide, on 2 or 6 October 1834 to Luís Maria de Melo Breyner Teles da Silva (Lisbon, Mercês, 26 October 1807 - Lisbon, Mercês, 1 December 1876), Moço FidalgoFidalgoFidalgo , from Galician and Portuguese filho de algo—sometimes translated into English as "son of somebody" or "son of some "—is a traditional title used in Portugal to refer to a member of the titled or untitled nobility...
of the Royal HouseholdRoyal HouseholdA Royal Household in ancient and medieval monarchies formed the basis for the general government of the country as well as providing for the needs of the sovereign and his relations....
, KnightKnightA knight was a member of a class of lower nobility in the High Middle Ages.By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior....
of the Order of the Tower and SwordOrder of the Tower and SwordThe Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword, of Valour, Loyalty and Merit is a Portuguese order of knighthood and the pinnacle of the Portuguese honours system. It was created by King Afonso V in 1459....
and the Order of AvizOrder of AvizThe Military Order of Aviz , previously to 1910 Royal Military Order of Aviz , previously to 1789 Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz , previously Knights of St. Benedict of Aviz or Friars of Santa Maria of Évora, is a Portuguese Order of Chivalry...
, LieutenantLieutenantA lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
of Cavalry who was an AttachéAttachéAttaché is a French term in diplomacy referring to a person who is assigned to the diplomatic or administrative staff of a higher placed person or another service or agency...
to the Chiefs of Staff of His Imperial Majesty the Duke of Braganza and His Royal Highness Prince AugusteAuguste de Beauharnais, 2nd Duke of LeuchtenbergAuguste Charles Eugène Napoléon de Beauharnais, 2nd Duke of Leuchtenberg was the first Prince consort of Maria II of Portugal.-Family:...
, Aide-de-CampAide-de-campAn aide-de-camp is a personal assistant, secretary, or adjutant to a person of high rank, usually a senior military officer or a head of state...
of His Royal Majesty King FerdinandFerdinand II of PortugalFerdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha , named Prince Ferdinand Augustus Francis Anthony of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Koháry, was King of Portugal as husband of Queen Maria II of Portugal from the birth of their son in 1837 to her death in 1853.In keeping with Portuguese law, only after the birth of his son in...
, second son of the 5th Lord and 2nd Count and the 1st MarchionessMarchionessMarchioness could refer to:*A noblewoman with the rank of Marquess, or the wife of a Marquess.*The Marchioness, a pleasure boat that was sunk on the River Thames in 1989....
and 1st Duchess of Ficalho and brother of his sister in law's husband, and had five children (he also had a natural son, born before wedlock) - Maria Luísa Braamcamp Sobral de Almeida Castelo-Branco de Narbonne-Lara (Paris, 2 October 1812 - Lisbon, Mercês, 19 August 1890), married in Lisbon, Carnide, 14 September 1834 to António José de Melo Breyner Teles da Silva, 3rd Count and 2nd MarquessMarquessA marquess or marquis is a nobleman of hereditary rank in various European peerages and in those of some of their former colonies. The term is also used to translate equivalent oriental styles, as in imperial China, Japan, and Vietnam...
of Ficalho (Lisbon, Mercês, 22 August 1806 - Lisbon, Mercês, 27 April 1893), 160th Grand CrossGrand CrossThe phrase Grand Cross is used to denote the highest grade in many orders of knighthood. Sometimes the holders of the highest grade are referred to "knights grand cross" or just "grand crosses"; in other cases the actual insignia itself is called "the grand cross".Alternatively, in some other...
of the Order of the Tower and Sword, son of the 5th Lord and 2nd Count and the 1st Marchioness and 1st Duchess of Ficalho and brother of his sister in law's husband, and had two sons