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Jorge de Lencastre, 2nd Duke of Coimbra

1481–1550

Born
1481, Abrantes
Country of birth
Kingdom of Portugal, today Portugal
Died
1 Aug 1550, Palmela
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Facts and their sources

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  • Birth1481, AbrantesProbableDisputed1 competing claim1 source
  • Death1 Aug 1550, PalmelaProbable1 source
  • ParentJohn II of PortugalConfirmed1 source
  • ParentAna de MendonçaConfirmed1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of Saint James of the SwordConfirmed1 competing claim1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of AvizConfirmed1 competing claim1 source

A life in time

  1. Born · Abrantes

    Birth, Abrantes

  2. Died · Palmela

    Death, Palmela

What was it like?

The world around Abrantes, 1481: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

When Jorge was born in 1481, Abrantes belonged to the Kingdom of Portugal, ruled by Afonso V of Portugal.

Known for

Jorge de Lencastre was a Portuguese prince, illegitimate son of King John II of Portugal and Ana de Mendonça, a lady-in-waiting to Joanna la Beltraneja. He was created the second Duke of Coimbra in 1509. He was also master of the Order of Santiago and administrator of the Order of Aviz from 1492 to 1550.

Titles held

  • Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Sword
  • Grand Master of the Order of Aviz
Who ruled

  • Afonso V of Portugal

    Monarch of Portugal, 1438–1481 · Kingdom of Portugal

  • John II of Portugal

    Monarch of Portugal, 1481–1495 · Kingdom of Portugal

  • Manuel I of Portugal

    Monarch of Portugal, 1495–1521 · Kingdom of Portugal

Prices and wages

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.

During their lifetime

  1. 1499

    National weights and measures reform

    King Manuel I implemented a new national system of weights and measures, which was formalized in printing and distributed to municipalities in 1499.

  2. 1506

    Lisbon riot against New Christians

    A violent riot occurred in Lisbon in 1506 targeting New Christians, who were victims of forced conversions years earlier.

  3. 1531

    Strong earthquake impacts Portugal

    A strong earthquake struck Portugal in 1531, which some religious figures at the time attributed to the actions of New Christians.

  4. 1536

    Establishment of the Portuguese Inquisition

    Pope Paul III established the Inquisition in Portugal via a papal bull, significantly impacting the lives of many subjects.

  5. 1540

    First Lisbon auto-da-fé

    The first auto-da-fé, a public ritual of penance for those condemned by the Inquisition, was held in Lisbon in 1540.

  6. 1550

    Lisbon's rapid population growth (1500-1599)

    Lisbon's population grew rapidly, reaching 120,000 residents by the end of the century, putting immense pressure on food supply and housing.

Family

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Ancestors and children

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Four generations back to the right, the children to the left. The number beside a child counts the generations of descendants known after them.