In Portugal, a comenda is a benefit that was granted to knights in military orders, but now describes a purely honorary distinction. In the past, comenda could be a piece of land given as a reward for services, together with the duty to defend it from enemies and criminals. The holder of a comenda is called a comendador ( commander) in Portuguese. [1]
See also
References
- ^ "Official site (Portugal): Ancient military orders". Archived from the original on 2006-09-06. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
In Portugal, a comenda is a benefit that was granted to knights in military orders, but now describes a purely honorary distinction. In the past, comenda could be a piece of land given as a reward for services, together with the duty to defend it from enemies and criminals. The holder of a comenda is called a comendador ( commander) in Portuguese. [1]
See also
References
- ^ "Official site (Portugal): Ancient military orders". Archived from the original on 2006-09-06. Retrieved 2009-03-21.