Jorge da Costa

Biography

Born in Alpedrinha, Fundão, he is often called the Cardinal of Alpedrinha. He was one of many children of Martim Vaz and his wife, Catarina Gonçalves. He made benefits for all his brothers and sisters.

He held a very large number of ecclesiastical offices. He was Archbishop of Lisbon 1464–1500 and 108th Archbishop of Braga 1486–1501.

He was the confessor of Afonso V of Portugal. From 1478 he was in exile in Rome, having clashed with John II of Portugal, at that point in power though not yet reigning. He died a centenarian in Rome. He is buried in the church of Santa Maria del Popolo in the Costa Chapel that he purchased in 1488 and furnished with high-quality works of art.

He died on 18 September 1508, aged between 101 and 102, making him the second longest lived cardinal after Cardinal Bafile, who died on 3 February 2005 at the age of 101 years, 214 days.

References

References

1. Giorgio da Costa, George Da Costa.
2. From 1476. He was [[bishop of Albano]] from 1491 to 1501, [[bishop of Frascati]] 1501-1503. He was [[bishop of Porto and Santa-Rufina]] in 1503.
3. Miranda, Salvador. "COSTA, Jorge da (1406-1508)". [[Florida International University]].
4. [http://wolcottfamily.com/columbus.html Christopher Columbus; excerpts from the book, Uncovering the Real Columbus] {{webarchive. link. (2007-06-25)
5. [http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/oldest-cardinal/ Oldest cardinal], [[Guinness World Records]]