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Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu

Almeirim, 26 Nov 1433 – Setúbal, 27 Nov 1470

10 facts3 sources

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

During his lifetime

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

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

The 1430s · Infante is born in Almeirim

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.