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John III of Portugal

King of Portugal who expanded the empire into Brazil and Asia

Did you know?He introduced the Inquisition to Portugal and was a major patron of the Jesuit order during the sixteenth century.

John III (Portuguese: João III Portuguese pronunciation:; 6 June 1502 – 11 June 1557), nicknamed The Pious (Portuguese: o Piedoso), was the King of Portugal and the Algarve from 1521 until he died in 1557.

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Age at death: 55
Years since death: 469

Born: June 6, 1502 · Castle of Saint George, Portugal
Died: June 11, 1557
Cause of death: Cardioplegia
Nationality: Kingdom of Portugal
Known for: Royalty, Politics

Family

Father: Manuel I of Portugal
Mother: Maria of Aragon
Spouse: Catherine of Austria, Queen of Portugal
Children: Afonso, Prince of Portugal, Ana Chaves, António, Infante de Portugal, Dionisio de Portugal y Austria, Eduardo de Portugal, João Manuel, Prince of Portugal, Manuel, Prince of Portugal, Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal, Philip, Prince of Portugal

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