Manuel do Cenáculo

Portuguese prelate and antiquarian

Manuel do Cenáculo - Portuguese prelate and antiquarian
Born

March 1st, 1724
301 years ago

Died

January 26th, 1814
211 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Portugal

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Served as a prominent prelate in the Catholic Church, contributing to the religious and cultural landscape of Portugal. Engaged deeply in the study and preservation of antiquities, influencing the field of antiquarianism during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works provided insight into Portugal's history and heritage, documenting various artifacts and historical narratives.

Contributed significantly to antiquarian studies

Served as a prelate in the Catholic Church

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