Antonia de Gouveia

By Jacob Cummins

Azorean Priest

Antionio de Goveia was an Azorean priest of obscure origins. He lived during the 16th century and he moved about freely in the Atlantic world that the Portuguese have created.

Excommunicated

Antonio lived a inconsistent and adventurous life. He turned his back on the Jesuits in 1556 and never returned.

He was automatically excommunicated.