1510 - 1569
Gracia Mendes Nasi Turkish Philanthropist
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| First Name |
Gracia
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| Middle Name |
Mendes
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| Last Name |
Nasi
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1509
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| Died |
1569
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Nationality |
Turkish
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| Occupation |
Philanthropist
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Gracia Mendes Nasi (1510–1569), also known as Doña Gracia or La Señora (The Lady), was a Portuguese philanthropist and one of the wealthiest Jewish women of Renaissance Europe. She married Francisco Mendes/Benveniste. She was the maternal aunt and business partner of João Micas (alias, Hebrew name Joseph Nasi), who became a prominent figure in the politics of the Ottoman Empire. She also developed an escape network that saved hundreds of Conversos from the Inquisition. Her name – Graça in Portuguese – Gracia is Spanish for the Hebrew Hannah, which means Grace; she was also known by her Christianized name Beatriz (Beatrice) de Luna Miques.
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