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Joan of Portugal

Almada, 20 Mar 1439 – Madrid, 21 Dec 1475

10 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born20 Mar 1439, Almadanot verified1 source
  • Titleroyal consort of Castile and Leónnot verified1 source
  • EventPosthumous birthnot verified1 source
  • Died21 Dec 1475, Madridnot verified1 source
  • FatherEdward I of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • MotherEleanor of Aragonnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 20 Mar 1439

    Born in Almada

  2. 9 Mar 1462

    A daughter is born

  3. 21 Dec 1475

    Dies in Madrid, aged 36

Family

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Children · 1

During her lifetime

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

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The 1430s · Joan is born in Almada

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.