Baron of Água-Izé

Barony Água-Izé

Coat of arms of the Barons of Água-Izé
Creation date16 April 1868
Created byLuís I of Portugal
First holderJoão de Sousa de Almeida, 1st Baron of Água-Izé
Last holderManuel Cruz de Almeida, 2nd Baron of Água-Izé
StatusExtinct
Extinction date17 July 1889

Baron of Água-Izé is a noble title created by King Luís I of Portugal, by decree of 16 April and Royal Charter of 18 May 1868, in favour of João Maria de Sousa de Almeida, a wealthy landowner in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Without legitimate issue from the marriage to Mariana António de Carvalho, the title passed to a legitimised son of the 1st Baron. The decree of legitimation is dated 12 May 1869. The title was renewed by decree of King Luís I on 28 December 1871.