António de Ataíde

Dom António de Ataíde (c. 1500 - 1563), 1st count of Castanheira, was a childhood friend and favorite of King John III of Portugal (D. João III). He served as a diplomat in missions to several European countries, was a Minister of the King and played a key role in Portugal's policies towards its colony of Brazil.

António de Ataíde

Dom António de Ataíde (c. 1500 - 1563), 1st count of Castanheira, was a childhood friend and favorite of King John III of Portugal (D. João III). He served as a diplomat in missions to several European countries, was a Minister of the King and played a key role in Portugal's policies towards its colony of Brazil.