Ângela Tamagnini: Pioneer and Protector

Ângela Tamagnini was a remarkable figure in Tomar’s history. A pioneer of smallpox vaccination in Portugal and a key negotiator during the French invasions of 1808, she helped protect the city from destruction while dedicating her life to public health and philanthropy. Her family tomb remains in the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, a lasting symbol of her legacy in Tomar.