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John II of Portugal

Castle of Saint George, 12 Mar 1455 – Alvor, 3 Nov 1495

13 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born12 Mar 1455, Castle of Saint Georgenot verified1 source
  • MarriedEleanor of Viseunot verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of the Tower and Swordor Monarch of Portugal, 1477 · Monarch of Portugal, 1481–1495 · Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordnot verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordor Monarch of Portugal, 1477 · Monarch of Portugal, 1481–1495 · Grand Master of the Order of the Tower and Swordnot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Portugal, 1477or Monarch of Portugal, 1481–1495 · Grand Master of the Order of the Tower and Sword · Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordnot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Portugal, 1481–1495or Monarch of Portugal, 1477 · Grand Master of the Order of the Tower and Sword · Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordnot verified1 source
  • Died3 Nov 1495, Alvornot verified1 source
  • FatherAfonso V of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • MotherIsabella of Coimbranot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 12 Mar 1455

    Born in Castle of Saint George

  2. 1475–1481

    2 children are born

  3. 1477

    Monarch of Portugal

  4. 1481–1495

    Monarch of Portugal

  5. 3 Nov 1495

    Dies in Alvor, aged 40

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Children · 2

During his lifetime

He lived through 5 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Castle of Saint George.

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The 1450s · John II is born in Castle of Saint George

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Fruits and sweets as rare luxuries

Special treats like fruit and sweets, including pastries called farteis, were considered luxuries for common people, typically enjoyed only during festivals and religious holidays.