Albornoz
Proper noun
Meaning
Albornoz (plural Albornozes)
A surname from Spanish.
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Examples
After the murder of the tribune in 1354 Albornoz pursued his task of restoring the pope's authority by intrigue and force with remarkable success.
Back in power for a short time, he was lynched by the populace, and Albornoz could take possession of the city, that in 1377 under Gregory XI became again the seat of the papacy.
As legate, Albornoz showed himself to be an astute manager of men and effective fighter.
Albornoz persuaded Alonso de Estrada to release Salazar and Chirinos.
However, the ten years of bloody warfare conducted by Albornoz accomplished very little to secure the pacification of Italy for now four mercenary companies roved through Italy spreading further bloodshed and strife.
The college of Saint Clement at Bologna was founded by Albornoz for the benefit Castilian, Aragonese and Portuguese students, in 1364.