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Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu

Almeirim, 26 Nov 1433 – Setúbal, 27 Nov 1470

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Facts and their sources

  • Born26 Nov 1433, Almeirimnot verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordor Governor of Ceuta, 1456not verified1 source
  • TitleGovernor of Ceuta, 1456or Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordnot verified1 source
  • Died27 Nov 1470, Setúbalnot verified1 source
  • MotherEleanor of Aragonnot verified1 source
  • FatherEdward I of Portugalnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 26 Nov 1433

    Born in Almeirim

  2. 1456

    Governor of Ceuta

  3. 1458–1469

    2 children are born

  4. 27 Nov 1470

    Dies in Setúbal, aged 37

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During his lifetime

He lived through 5 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Almeirim.

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The 1430s · Infante is born in Almeirim

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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.