Baron of Almofala
| Barony Almofala | |
|---|---|
 Coat of Arms of the Baron of Almofala | |
| Creation date | 20 January 1847 |
| Created by | Maria II of Portugal |
| First holder | António José da Silva Leão, 1st Baron of Almofala |
| Last holder | Eduardo Correia de Leão, 2nd Baron of Almofala |
| Status | Extinct |
Baron of Almofala was a noble title created by Queen Maria II of Portugal, by a decree on 20 January 1847, and confirmed by Royal charter on 3 May 1847. The first holder of the title was General António José da Silva Leão, 1st Baron of Almofala.[1]
Barons of Almofala (1874)
| # | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | António José da Silva Leão | 1st Baron of Almofala |
| 2 | Eduardo Augusto Possolo Correia de Leão | 2nd Baron of Almofala |
Coat of arms
The coat of arms is a shield divided in two; the left side has a red lion on a hill, and the right side has a purple lion.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Nobreza de Portugal e Brasil, vol. 2, p. 249.
- ^ Albano Anthero da Silveira Pinto e Visconde de Sanches de Baena (1883). "Resenha das Famílias Titulares e Grandes de Portugal, Tomo I, página 54".