Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Santarém > Torres Novas > Boquilobo > Brogueira Parceiros Igreja Alcorochel
It is located in Boquilobo, in the parish of Brogueira, Parceiros de Igreja e Alcorochel, in the municipality of Torres Novas.
It is the birthplace of General Humberto Delgado, known as the "Fearless General". The house preserves the memory of this remarkable figure in Portuguese history.
In addition to the birthplace, the site has an area dedicated to his life and political action, highlighting his role as an opponent of the fascist regime in Portugal.
Remembered for his commitment to the struggle for democracy and freedom, he was a courageous figure who faced the dictatorial regime, eventually being assassinated by orders of the political police of the time.
Since 1996, the Humberto Delgado Memorial House has been classified as a Property of Municipal Interest, underlining its historical and cultural importance.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Memorial_Humberto_Delgado
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.42794255701606,-8.551693336361678
Coordinates DMS: 39°25'40.6"N 08°33'6.1"W