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Afonso, Prince of Portugal

1475–1491

Born
27 May 1475, Lisbon
Country of birth
Kingdom of Portugal, today Portugal
Died
22 Jul 1491, Tagus River
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A life in time

  1. Born · Lisbon

    Birth, Lisbon

  2. Died · Tagus River

    Death, Tagus River

What was it like?

The world around Lisbon, 1475: 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 Afonso, was born in 1475, Lisbon belonged to the Kingdom of Portugal, ruled by Afonso V of Portugal.

Known for

Afonso, Hereditary Prince of Portugal was the heir apparent to the throne of Portugal. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in a horse-riding accident on the banks of the river Tagus.

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

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.

Family

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Ancestors and children

Open the full tree

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