Place:Comenda, Gavião, Portalegre, Portugal

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NameComenda
Alt namesNossa Senhora da Graça da Comendasource: Family History Library Catalog
TypeFreguesia
Coordinates39.416667°N 7.783333°W
Located inGavião, Portalegre, Portugal
source: Family History Library Catalog


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In Portugal, a is a benefit that was granted to knights in military orders, but now describes a purely honorary distinction. In the past, could be a piece of land given as a reward for services, together with the duty to defend it from enemies and criminals. The holder of a is called a (commander) in Portuguese.

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