Damião de Gois Royal chronicle and the Ceremonial in the Court of D. Manuel
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https://doi.org/10.5944/eeii.vol.11.n.21.2024.43540Keywords:
Manuel I, ceremonial, Royal Power, symbolsAbstract
The late 15th and early 16th centuries marked a transformative era in Europe, particularly in Portugal, as the medieval period drew to a close. Under the reign of King D. Manuel I, who ascended the throne following D. João II, Portugal experienced significant modernization across various domains, including economic, administrative, social, and cultural policies. D. Manuel I emerged as a pivotal figure in promoting cultural evolution, commissioning documentation that has provided invaluable historical insights.
A Chronica do felicissimo rei Dom Emanuel, by Damião de Gois, and the ceremonial at the court of D. Manuel I will be the focus of analysis in this article, covering the period from 1495 to 1521, which was his reign. The choice of Damião de Gois's chronicle is because he was one of the main chroniclers dedicated to writing about D. Manuel I and the deeds of his reign. This work was written at the request of Cardinal D. Henrique, the monarch's son.
The chronicles serve as historical records that can open new perspectives on ceremonial practices as a means of legitimating royal power in a court of luxury and opulence. In addition to analysing this work, this article involves a literature review on the subject, with a particular emphasis on studies regarding the life of D. Manuel I as an absolutist monarch.
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