Brites de Almeida

Brites de Almeida, known as the Baker of Aljubarrota (Portuguese: Padeira de Aljubarrota), is a legendary figure and Portuguese heroine whose name is associated with the victory of the Portuguese, against Castilian forces, at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Portuguese, putting an end to Castilian ambitions to take over the Portuguese throne.[1]

Azulejo tile image of Brites de Almeida killing Castilian soldiers
Statue of the Baker of Aljubarrota in Aljubarrota, Alcobaça Municipality, District of Leiria, in Portugal.
  1. ^ Correia de Sá, João. "BRITES DE ALMEIDA: UMA LENDA DO FEMINISMO MEDIEVAL". Capazes. Retrieved 10 September 2020.[permanent dead link‍]