Curiel family

The Curiel family (Dutch: Curiël or also known as: da Costa) is a prominent Sephardi Jewish family.

Curiel
קוריאל
Jewish noble family
Current regionWestern Europe
Place of originCuriel de Duero, Castile, Spain
Founded14th century
TitlesKnights of the royal household of Portugal and Barons
Style(s)Knight
TraditionsJudaism
MottoMerite

Until the late 18th century, the family held diplomatic positions for the Portuguese Crown in Hamburg and Amsterdam.

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