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Edward I of Portugal

1391–1438

Born
1391, Viseu
Country of birth
Kingdom of Portugal, today Portugal
Died
1438, Tomar
facts
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sources
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Facts and their sources

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  • Birth1391, ViseuProbableDisputed1 competing claim1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Portugal, 1433–1438Confirmed1 source
  • Death1438, TomarProbableDisputed2 competing claims1 source

A life in time

  1. Born · Viseu

    Birth, Viseu

  2. Child born: João Manuel, Bishop of Guarda

    Birth, Lisbon

  3. Child born: Afonso V of Portugal

    Birth, Sintra

  4. Child born: Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu

    Birth, Almeirim

  5. Event · Monarch of Portugal

    Event

  6. Child born: Eleanor of Portugal, Holy Roman Empress

    Birth, Torres Vedras

  7. Child born: Catherine of Portugal

    Birth, Lisbon

  8. Died · Tomar

    Death, Tomar

  9. Child born: Joan of Portugal

    Birth, Almada

What was it like?

The world around Viseu, 1391: 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 Edward was born in 1391, Viseu belonged to the Kingdom of Portugal, ruled by John I of Portugal.

Known for

Edward, also called Edward the Philosopher King or the Eloquent, was the King of Portugal from 1433 until his death. He was born in Viseu, the son of John I of Portugal and Philippa of Lancaster. Edward was the oldest member of the "Illustrious Generation" of royal children who contributed to the political, social and economic development of Portuguese society during the 15th century.

Titles held

  • Monarch of Portugal1433–1438
Who ruled

  • John I of Portugal

    Monarch of Portugal, 1385–1433 · Kingdom of Portugal

  • Edward I of Portugal

    Monarch of Portugal, 1433–1438 · Kingdom of Portugal

  • Afonso V of Portugal

    Monarch of Portugal, 1438–1481 · Kingdom of Portugal

Prices and wages
Around 1422–1500

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.

Family

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Children

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.