Education
He was a Bachelor graduated in Law by the University of Coimbra and became a lawyer
He was a Bachelor graduated in Law by the University of Coimbra and became a lawyer
He became the Conservator of the Predial Registration and Mayor of Seia, and also Judge of the Brotherhood of the Holy Sacrament of Seia. He had three children who were exposed at birth at the wheel of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia (Holy House of Mercy) of Seia and registered as children of unknown parents. Their children were:
Artur Augusto da Costa, born at Seia, Santa Marinha, on February 13, 1868, recognized by his father on April 13, 1881 and by his mother on October 25, 1884
Maria Augusta da Costa, born at Seia, Santa Marinha, on February 25, 1870 and died in 1884, posthumously recognized by her father on April 13, 1881 and by her mother on October 25, 1884
Afonso Augusto da Costa, born Afonso Maria de Ligório at Seia, Santa Marinha, March 6, 1871, recognized by his father on April 13, 1881 and by his mother on October 25, 1884.