John II of Portugal

Summary

John II of Portugal is a human^[1]. Born in Castle of Saint George^[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1455^[3]. He died in Alvor^[4]. He died on October 25, 1495^[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[6]

Key Facts

• John II of Portugal was born in Castle of Saint George^[2].
• John II of Portugal died in Alvor^[4].
• John II of Portugal was born on March 3, 1455^[3].
• John II of Portugal died on October 25, 1495^[5].
• Burial took place at Batalha Monastery^[7].
• John II of Portugal's father was Afonso V of Portugal^[8].
• John II of Portugal's mother was Isabella of Coimbra^[9].
• Among John II of Portugal's spouses was Eleanor of Viseu^[10].
• A child of John II of Portugal was Jorge de Lencastre, 2nd Duke of Coimbra^[11].
• A child of John II of Portugal was Afonso, Prince of Portugal^[12].
• John II of Portugal held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal^[13].
• John II of Portugal's field of work was politics^[14].
• John II of Portugal's field of work was culture^[15].
• John II of Portugal held the position of Monarch of Portugal^[16].
• John II of Portugal held the position of Grand Master of the Order of the Tower and Sword^[17].
• John II of Portugal held the position of Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Sword^[18].
• John II of Portugal held the position of Monarch of Portugal^[19].
• John II of Portugal received the Order of the Garter^[20].
• John II of Portugal's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].
• John II of Portugal is recorded as male^[22].
• John II of Portugal's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• John II of Portugal's family is recorded as House of Aviz^[24].
• John II of Portugal's noble title is recorded as King of Portugal and the Algarves^[25].
• John II of Portugal's noble title is recorded as King of Portugal and the Algarves^[26].
• John II of Portugal's Commons category is recorded as John II of Portugal^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Castle of Saint George^[2], John II of Portugal… he was born on March 3, 1455^[3]. His father was Afonso V of Portugal^[8]. His mother was Isabella of Coimbra^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Fields of work include politics^[14], an academic discipline^[28] and culture^[15], a concept^[29]. Positions held include Monarch of Portugal^[16], a hereditary position^[30], in Portugal^[31], founded in 1139^[32]; Grand Master of the Order of the Tower and Sword^[17]; and Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Sword^[18].

Recognition

John II of Portugal received the Order of the Garter^[20].

Personal Life

Among John II of Portugal's spouses was Eleanor of Viseu^[10]. Children include Jorge de Lencastre, 2nd Duke of Coimbra^[11], a naval officer^[33], 1481–1550^[34], of Kingdom of Portugal^[35] and Afonso, Prince of Portugal^[12], an aristocrat^[36], 1475–1491^[37], of Kingdom of Portugal^[38]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].

Death and Burial

John II of Portugal died on October 25, 1495^[5]. He passed away in Alvor^[4]. He is buried at Batalha Monastery^[7].

Why It Matters

John II of Portugal has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[6] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

FAQs

Where was John II of Portugal born?

John II of Portugal was born in Castle of Saint George^[2].

Where did John II of Portugal die?

John II of Portugal died in Alvor^[4].

Who were John II of Portugal's parents?

John II of Portugal's father was Afonso V of Portugal^[8]. John II of Portugal's mother was Isabella of Coimbra^[9].

Who was John II of Portugal married to?

John II of Portugal's spouses include Eleanor of Viseu^[10].

What awards did John II of Portugal receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter^[20].