Lord of Covilhã

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Lord of Covilhã was a Portuguese noble title associated with Prince Henry the Navigator, reflecting his regional lordship and influence during the early Age of Discoveries.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Portuguese noble title
associatedWith Portuguese feudal system
House of Aviz
surface form: Portuguese royal house of Avis

Henry the Navigator
surface form: Prince Henry the Navigator
connectedTo administration of Covilhã
expansion of royal authority in inland Portugal
country Kingdom of Portugal
grantedBy Portuguese Crown
historicalPeriod 15th century
Age of Discoveries
holder Henry the Navigator
surface form: Prince Henry the Navigator
jurisdictionOver lands around Covilhã
languageOfTitle Portuguese
locatedIn Covilhã NERFINISHED
nobleRankType lordship
partOf Portuguese nobility system
reflects feudal control over Covilhã
regional influence of Prince Henry the Navigator
region Beira Interior
status historical title
titleHolderRole Portuguese prince
titleType hereditary noble title
usedAs territorial lordship
usedIn late medieval Portugal

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Henry the Navigator positionHeld Lord of Covilhã