Henry the Navigator b. October, 1394 d. November 13, 1460 Portugese Royalty. The son of John I, King of Portugal, he erected an observatory and school of scientific navigation in Sagreews. He sponsored many exploratory expeditions along the W African coast, and the way was prepared for the discovery of the sea route to India. (Bio by: Erik Lander) Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitorio, Batalha, Leiria, Portugal
Of Portugal, Afonso V b. January 15, 1432 d. August 28, 1481 King of Portugal 1438-1481. He was born in Sintra as the oldest son of king Duarte I and his queen Eleanor of Aragon. He succeeded his father in 1438, only six years old.During his minority he was placed under the regency of his mother, according to the late will of his father. Being a foreigner and a woman, the queen was not a popular choice for regent. Opposition rose, and the queen's only ally was Afonso, illegitimate half brother of Duarte I and count of Barcelos. The following year the...[Read More] (Bio by: Benny Chordt Hansen) Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitorio, Batalha, Leiria, Portugal
Of Portugal, Joćo II b. March 3, 1455 d. October 25, 1495 King of Portugal 1481-1495. He was the son of king Afonso V and his queen Isabel of Coimbra, princess of Portugal. Joćo II succeeded his father in 1477 where king Afonso V abdicated, and he became king in 1481.As a prince, Joćo II accompanied his father in the campaigns in Northern Africa and was made a knight by him after the victory in Arzila in 1471. In 1473 he married his first cousin, Leonor of Viseu, Princess of Portugal.Even at a young age, he was not popular among the peers of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Benny Chordt Hansen) Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitorio, Batalha, Leiria, Portugal
b. October, 1394 d. November 13, 1460