Paulo António de Carvalho e Mendonça (1702–1770)[1] was a Portuguese priest and a cardinal, a court official who served as supervisor of the house and properties of Queen Mariana Vítoria, President of the Senate of Lisbon,[2] a Canon of Lisbon Cathedral, Grand Prior of the College of Guimarães[3] and Inquisitor-General of the Holy Inquisition.