De Avis I., John (Joćo) b. April 11, 1357 d. August 14, 1433 Portuguese Royalty. Illegitimate son of Pedro I of Portugal, he was also known as John the Good, John the Great, John the Bastard, and as the Prince of Fond Memory. He became regent in 1383 when his half-brother, Ferdinand I the Handsome, died without a male heir. His union with Philippa of...[Read More] (Bio by: MC) Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, Batalha, Setubal, Portugal Plot: Both King Joćo I and Queen Philippa were initially interred in the choir. On the completion of the Founder's Chapel, some years later, the royal couple were translated to their high tomb.
Duarte I b. October 31, 1391 d. September 13, 1438 Portuguese Monarch. Duarte also known as Edward was the 11th King of Portugal. He was the son of King Joao the I and Philippa of Lancaster. Edward became king in 1433 when his father died of the plague and ruled until 1438. He married Eleanor of Aragon on Septemebr 22, 1428, they had 9 children. He also had 1 child by Joana Manuel de Vilhena. He actually died in the city of Tomar of the plague. (Bio by: Helaine M. Cigal) Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, Batalha, Setubal, Portugal
Philippa of Lancaster b. March 31, 1360 d. July 19, 1415 British-Portuguese Royalty. Also known as Philippa Plantagenet, she was the oldest daughter of John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster and his wife and cousin Blanche of Lancaster, Countess of Derby. In 1387 she married John I (Joćo) De Avis, King of Portugal. (Bio by: MC) Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, Batalha, Setubal, Portugal Plot: Founder's Chapel
b. April 11, 1357 d. August 14, 1433