Nuno da Cunha e Ataíde
Nuno da Cunha e Ataíde | |
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| Cardinal, Titular Bishop of Targa Inquisitor-General of Portugal | |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Anastasia al Palatino |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Elvas (1705) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 14 March 1706 by Álvaro de Abranches e Noronha |
| Created cardinal | 18 May 1712 by Pope Clement XI |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 December 1664 |
| Died | 3 December 1750 (aged 85) Santa Justa, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Nuno da Cunha de Ataíde e Melo (7 December 1664 – 3 December 1750), more commonly referred to as Cardinal da Cunha, was a Portuguese Cardinal of the Catholic Church, and a politically important figure as a close advisor to King John V. Cardinal da Cunha occupied several positions at Court, as the King's chief chaplain, a chief minister ("ministro do despacho") and a significant member of the Council of State; he is perhaps most well-remembered as the Inquisitor-General of the Tribunal of the Holy Office from 1707 until his death in 1750.