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John, Constable of Portugal

Santarém, 21 Jan 1400 – Alcácer do Sal, 27 Oct 1442

7 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born21 Jan 1400, Santarémnot verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Swordnot verified1 source
  • Died27 Oct 1442, Alcácer do Salnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 21 Jan 1400

    Born in Santarém

  2. 1428–1430

    2 children are born

  3. 27 Oct 1442

    Dies in Alcácer do Sal, aged 42

Family

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Partner

Children · 2

During his lifetime

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

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1400s · John, is born in Santarém

Who governed

What it cost

Around 1422–1500

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.