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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
  • FatherJohn II of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • MotherEleanor of Viseunot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 27 May 1475

    Born in Lisbon

  2. 22 Jul 1491

    Dies in Tagus River, aged 16

During 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

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.