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Miguel da Paz, Prince of Portugal

Archbishop's Palace at Saragossa, 1 Sep 1498 – Granada, 29 Jul 1500

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Facts and their sources

  • Born1 Sep 1498, Archbishop's Palace at Saragossanot verified1 source
  • TitlePrince of Gironaor Prince of Asturias · Prince of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • TitlePrince of Asturiasor Prince of Girona · Prince of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • TitlePrince of Portugalor Prince of Girona · Prince of Asturiasnot verified1 source
  • Died29 Jul 1500, Granadanot verified1 source
  • FatherManuel I of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • MotherIsabel of Aragonnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1 Sep 1498

    Born in Archbishop's Palace at Saragossa

  2. 29 Jul 1500

    Dies in Granada, aged 1

Family

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Parents

During his lifetime

He lived through 2 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Archbishop's Palace at Saragossa.

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The 1490s · Miguel is born in Archbishop's Palace at Saragossa

In the news1498–1499

Expulsion of Jewish population in Navarre

The monarchs of Navarre forced the Jewish population to leave, with the community significantly reduced and the Great Synagogue of Pamplona turned into a grammar school by 1499.

At the table

Around 1500–1524

Wine as a daily essential drink

Wine was the essential daily drink, considered vital for health and often mixed with water because pure water was frequently unsafe to consume. It was consumed by all social classes, and many people carried their own measuring tools to ensure the wine was diluted correctly.

What people wore

Around 1500–1524

Men's Hairstyles and Layered Robes

Men often grew long beards and hair, sometimes styling the tips into curls. Clothing could be layered, with high-status individuals wearing a pellizón, which was a long robe with wide, loose sleeves that could be knotted at the ends.

Getting around

Around 1500–1524

Mules as primary transport animals

Travelers often used mules, which were the most valuable assistants for transport and could be used for riding or carrying cargo.

What it cost

Around 1500–1524

Wheat and Bread as Basic Staples

Bread was the most appreciated food, with wheat being the basic crop; however, poor harvests frequently led to tragic famines.

Music

Around 1500–1524

Social customs of the youth groups

Young men formed social groups called Los Mozos, where joining on the feast of Saint Agatha cost one real. Members shared communal items like guitars, wine skins, and playing cards for their social gatherings.

Daily life

Around 1500–1524

Domestic heating and cleaning methods

Households used braziers to heat laundry and water for cleaning, as homes lacked modern amenities like running water.