Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu
1433–1470
- Born
- 26 Nov 1433, Almeirim
- Country of birth
- Kingdom of Portugal, today Portugal
- Died
- 27 Nov 1470, Setúbal
- facts
- 10
- sources
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- images and files
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Facts and their sources
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- Birth26 Nov 1433, AlmeirimProbable1 source
- TitleGovernor of Ceuta, 1456Confirmed1 competing claim1 source
- Death27 Nov 1470, SetúbalProbable1 source
- ParentEleanor of AragonConfirmed1 source
- ParentEdward I of PortugalConfirmed1 source
- TitleGrand Master of the Order of Saint James of the SwordConfirmed1 competing claim1 source
A life in time
Born · Almeirim
Birth, Almeirim
Event · Governor of Ceuta
Event
Child born: Eleanor of Viseu
Birth, Beja
Child born: Manuel I of Portugal
Birth, Lisbon
Died · Setúbal
Death, Setúbal
What was it like?
The world around Almeirim, 1433: 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 Infante was born in 1433, Almeirim belonged to the Kingdom of Portugal, ruled by John I of Portugal.
Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu and Beja was the third son of Edward, King of Portugal, and Eleanor of Aragon.
Titles held
- Governor of Ceuta1456
- Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Sword
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
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
Ancestors and children
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