John, Duke of Viseu

Infante John of Viseu (in Portuguese "João") (c.1448-1472) was the older son of Infante Fernando, Duke of Viseu and of his wife Infanta Beatrice of Portugal.

In 1470, following his father's death, he inherited the titles of 3rd Duke of Viseu and 2nd Duke of Beja, as well as the Lordships of Covilhã and Moura

He also become Master of the Order of Christ and of the Order of Santiago, becoming also 7th Constable of Portugal.

In July 1472, his uncle, King Alphonse V granted him the Morrocan city of Anfa (in Portuguese "Anafé").

He died young and single, withount issue. His brother, Infante Diogo, inherited his titles and estates.

ee Also

*Duke of Beja
*Duke of Viseu
*List of Portuguese Dukedoms

External Links

[http://www.geneall.net/P/per_page.php?id=7404 Genealogy of John, 3rd Duke of Viseu, in Portuguese]

Bibliography

”Nobreza de Portugal e do Brasil” – Vol. II, page 409. Published by Zairol Lda., Lisbon 1989.

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