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Martin de Cavalar with Maria Pita
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Martin de Cavalar with Maria Pita
Martin de Cavalar with Maria Pita on the ordinary writ concerning the place of Ledono (Lendoiro), 1616. Mayor Fernandez Pita claimed some properties that Martin de Cavalar had acquired from Francisco Gonzalez de Lesta. Mayor Fernandez Pita claimed that they belonged to her. From the Archive of the Kingdom of Galicia. Maria Pita House Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain
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1616 Auto Claim Claiming Coruna Dispute Document Estate Fernandez Galicia Galician Goods Heroine Justice Litigation Manuscript Maria Martin Mayor Ordinary Ownership Pita Properties Property Signature Lawsuit
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In this 17th century photograph, Martin de Cavalar and Maria Pita are depicted in an ordinary document concerning a dispute over the place of Ledono, or Lendoiro, in the Province of Corunna, Galicia, Spain. The document, signed in 1616, reveals a complex legal battle between the two parties. Mayor Fernandez Pita, represented in the image on the left, claimed certain properties that Martin de Cavalar had acquired from Francisco Gonzalez de Lesta. The Mayor argued that these goods rightfully belonged to her. The document, preserved in the Archive of the Kingdom of Galicia, is a testament to the intricacies of the legal system during this era. Martin de Cavalar, depicted on the right, was a prominent figure in the region during the modern age. However, this document reveals a less glorious side of his life, as he found himself embroiled in a heated dispute with the Mayor. The exact nature of the properties in question and the reasons for the dispute are not detailed in the photograph, but the image itself provides a glimpse into the intricacies of Galician history and the importance of justice and law during this period. Maria Pita, a heroine of Corunna and an iconic figure in Galician folklore, is also depicted in the document. Her involvement in this legal matter adds another layer to the rich history of the region and the lives of its people during the 17th century. The document serves as a reminder of the importance of the rule of law and the role it plays in resolving disputes, even in the most ordinary of circumstances.
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