Martim Moniz

Martim Moniz
"Martim Moniz, in the Castle of Lisbon, dies in glory by lodging his own body in the gateway that still bears his name today", by Pereira Cão
Born
Died1147
NationalityPortuguese
OccupationKnight
SpouseTeresa Afonso
ChildrenPedro Martins da Torre, João Martins de Cabreira Salsa, Martim Martins de Cabreira
Parent(s)Maria Nunes de Grijó, D. Monio Osorez de Cabreira
Stylized depiction of Martim Moniz in the Martim Moniz Metro Station

Martim Moniz (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐɾˈtĩ muˈniʃ]; died 1147) was a Portuguese knight of noble birth, and famous figure in the Siege of Lisbon in 1147.