Last modified: 2006-02-25 by antonio martins
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The portuguese branch of the Calatrava Order
(called Ordem Nova) was founded in 1162, based in
Coimbra. Later it went to Évora
(as Ordem de Milicia), and then to Avis — changing
its name to that of the town.
António Martins, 19 Feb 1998