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of Olivença, ( pt, Conde de Olivença) was a Portuguese

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created by a royal decree, on 21 July 1424, by King

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'' Rodrigo Afonso of Melo. He was the sole count of this title. His daughter and heir, Dona Filipa de Melo, married

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. From this marriage descends the House of Cadaval.

List of the Counts of Olivença

* Rodrigo Afonso de Melo, Count of Olivença (c.1430-1487)

External links

Genealogy of the Count of Olivença, in Portuguese

Bibliography

* "Nobreza de Portugal e do Brasil" – Vol. III, page 78. Published by Zairol Lda., Lisbon 1989. {{DEFAULTSORT:Olivenca Countships of Portugal 1424 establishments in Portugal pt:Conde de Olivença

List of the Counts of Olivença

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