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title: Latin Inscription at the Main Entrance of Almourol Castle
author: Filipa Oliveira
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22047/latin-inscription-at-the-main-entrance-of-almourol/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-08-20
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# Latin Inscription at the Main Entrance of Almourol Castle

_Authored by [Filipa Oliveira](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/filipaoliveira/)_

## Image File

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## Image Caption

Latin inscription at the main entrance of Almourol Castle, photograph by Filipa Oliveira, Almourol, Portugal, May 2026.

The inscription reads: “... *factus domus Templi Portugalis procurator, hoc construxit castrum Palumbare, Tomar, Ozezar, Cardig, et hoc ad Almourol* ...” (... having been appointed proctor of the House of the [Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) in Portugal, he built this castle of Pombal, Tomar, Zêzere, Cardiga, and this one at Almourol ...).

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## About the Author

Translation is part of my being, from interpreting the world to mastering the art of linguistic transfer. Courses in tourism, literature & history culminated in my role as a self-published author and co-author of literary short story collections.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/filipa-oliveira-402a1a270/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Oliveira, F. (2026, August 20). Latin Inscription at the Main Entrance of Almourol Castle. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22047/latin-inscription-at-the-main-entrance-of-almourol/>
### Chicago
Oliveira, Filipa. "Latin Inscription at the Main Entrance of Almourol Castle." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 20, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22047/latin-inscription-at-the-main-entrance-of-almourol/>.
### MLA
Oliveira, Filipa. "Latin Inscription at the Main Entrance of Almourol Castle." *World History Encyclopedia*, 20 Aug 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22047/latin-inscription-at-the-main-entrance-of-almourol/>.

## License & Copyright

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