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Jorge de Lencastre, 2nd Duke of Coimbra

Abrantes, 1481 – Palmela, 1 Aug 1550

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  • Born1481, AbrantesRecords disagree1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordor Grand Master of the Order of Aviznot verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of Avizor Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordnot verified1 source
  • Died1 Aug 1550, Palmelanot verified1 source
  • FatherJohn II of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • MotherAna de Mendonçanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1481

    Born in Abrantes

  2. 1 Aug 1550

    Dies in Palmela

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During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Abrantes.

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The 1480s · Jorge is born in Abrantes

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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.