Royalty · Politics · 1357–1433

John I of Portugal

Long-reigning King of Portugal and founder of the Aviz dynasty

Did you know?He secured Portuguese independence by defeating the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota and was the father of Henry the Navigator.

John I (Portuguese: João; 11 April 1357 – 14 August 1433), also called John of Aviz, was King of Portugal from 1385 until his death in 1433.

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Age at death: 76
Years since death: 593

Born: April 11, 1357 · Lisbon, Portugal
Died: August 14, 1433
Nationality: Kingdom of Portugal
Known for: Royalty, Politics

Family

Father: Peter I of Portugal
Mother: Teresa Lourenço
Spouses: Inês Pires, Philippa of Lancaster
Children: Prince Henry the Navigator, Afonso I, Afonso de Portugal, Beatrice, Countess of Arundel, Blanca de Aviz, Edward I of Portugal, Ferdinand the Holy Prince, Isabella of Portugal, Duchess of Burgundy, John, Constable of Portugal, Peter, Duke of Coimbra

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