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Eleanor of Viseu
1458–1525
- Born
- 11 May 1458, Beja
- Country of birth
- Kingdom of Portugal, today Portugal
- Died
- 27 Nov 1525, Lisbon
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- sources
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Facts and their sources
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- Birth11 May 1458, BejaProbable1 source
- Death27 Nov 1525, LisbonProbable1 source
- ParentInfante Ferdinand, Duke of ViseuConfirmed1 source
- ParentInfanta Beatrice, Duchess of ViseuConfirmed1 source
- TitleQueen Consort of PortugalConfirmed1 source
A life in time
Born · Beja
Birth, Beja
Child born: Afonso, Prince of Portugal
Birth, Lisbon
Died · Lisbon
Death, Lisbon
What was it like?
The world around Beja, 1458: 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 Eleanor was born in 1458, Beja belonged to the Kingdom of Portugal, ruled by Afonso V of Portugal.
Dona Eleanor of Avis, also known as Leonor de Lencastre or Eleanor of Viseu, was a Portuguese infanta (princess) and queen consort of Portugal. She was the wife of King John II of Portugal and the sister of King Manuel I of Portugal. Eleanor is one of Portugal's more famous queen consorts and is best known as the founder of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, a charitable organization operating since 1498.
Titles held
- Queen Consort of Portugal
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
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
- 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.
- 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.
Family
Ancestors and children
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