Gracia Mendes Nasi
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Gracia Mendes Nasi was a Sephardic Jewish philanthropist, businesswoman, and one of the wealthiest Jewish women of Renaissance Europe.
She was also known as Doña Gracia, La Señora ("The Lady" in Spanish), and her Christianised name Beatriz (Beatrice) de Luna Miques.
She was the maternal aunt and business partner of Joseph Nasi, who became a prominent figure in the politics of the Ottoman Empire.
She developed an escape network that saved hundreds of Conversos from the Inquisition.
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Gracia Mendes Nasi | |
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Born | June 20, 1510 |
Died | November 3, 1569 |
Spouse | Francisco Mendes (Hebrew name: Tsemach Benveniste) |
Relatives | Felipa Mendes Benveniste (mother)
Álvaro de Luna (father) Francisco Mendes (maternal uncle) Diogo Mendes (maternal uncle) Joseph Nasi (nephew) |
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