Afonso, Prince of Portugal
Lisbon, 27 May 1475 – Tagus River, 22 Jul 1491
8 facts3 sources
Facts and their sources
- Born27 May 1475, Lisbonnot verified1 source
- Died22 Jul 1491, Tagus Rivernot verified1 source
A life in time
27 May 1475
Born in Lisbon
22 Jul 1491
Dies in Tagus River, aged 16
Family
See the treeDuring his lifetime
He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Lisbon.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1470s · Afonso, is born in Lisbon
Who governed
- Afonso V of Portugal(opens in a new tab)
Monarch of Portugal, 1438–1481 · Kingdom of Portugal
- John II of Portugal(opens in a new tab)
Monarch of Portugal, 1477 · Kingdom of Portugal
What it cost
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.