Baron of Alagoa
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Barony Alagoa | |
|---|---|
  Coat of arms of the Barons of Alagoa | |
| Creation date | 22 December 1841 |
| Created by | Maria II of Portugal |
| First holder | José da Terra Brum, 1st Baron of Alagoa |
| Last holder | Manuel da Terra Brum, 3rd Baron of Alagoa |
| Status | Extinct |
| Extinction date | 11 July 1905 |
| Seat | Faial Island |
Baron of Alagoa was a noble title created by Queen Maria II by decree, dated 22 December 1841, in favour of José Francisco da Terra Brum, a wealthy merchant from the city of Horta, Azores. He resided on the banks of the Ribeira da Conceição and was the proprietor of the lands known as Alagoa, where the eponymous sports ground is located.[1][2]
José Francisco da Terra Brum distinguished himself through his support of the liberal cause in the Azores. In 1832, following the establishment of the liberal regime in the archipelago, he was appointed Colonel of Volunteers by King Pedro IV. In recognition of his services, he was granted the title of counsellor in 1834 and later, in 1841, was honoured by Queen Maria II with the title of Baron of Alagoa.[2][3]
Manuel Maria da Terra Brum, the ninth son of José da Terra Brum, 1st Baron of Alagoa, stood out as one of the foremost winegrowers of Pico and a prominent public figure on the island of Faial.[citation needed] In 1901, acknowledging his contributions to the region, King Carlos I reinstated the title of Baron of Alagoa in his favour.[2] The barony had been extinct since 1844,[4] the year of the death of his elder brother, José Francisco da Terra Brum, 2nd Baron of Alagoa.[5]
