Afonso Sanches, Lord of Albuquerque
Afonso Sanches, Lord of Albuquerque was a Medieval nobleman, Lord of Cerva and Alburquerque.Biography
Born in Portugal, he was the firstborn and favorite son of King Denis of Portugal and Aldonça Rodrigues Talha. He was also the half brother of Afonso IV. Afonso was married to Teresa Martins Telo, daughter of João Afonso Telo, the first count of Barcelos, and of Teresa Sánchez, an illegitimate daughter of Sancho IV the Brave, king of Castile and León.. They were the parents of João Afonso de Albuquerque.
Afonso and his wife Teresa were the founders of the Monastery of Santa Clara in Vila do Conde where both were buried.
