Edward (Portuguese: Duarte [duˈaɾt(ɨ)]; 31 October 1391 – 9 September 1438), also called Edward the Philosopher King (Duarte o Rei-Filósofo) or the Eloquent (o Eloquente), was the King of Portugal from 1433 until his death. He was born in Viseu, the son of John I of Portugal and his wife, Philippa of Lancaster. Edward was the oldest member of the "Illustrious Generation" of accomplished royal children who contributed to the development of Portuguese civilization during the 15th century.
King of Portugal
Reign: 14 August 1433 - 9 September 1438
Coronation: 15 August 1433
Predecessor: John I
Successor: Afonso VBorn: 31 October 1391
Viseu, Kingdom of Portugal
Died: 9 September 1438 (aged 46)
Tomar, Kingdom of Portugal
Burial: Monastery of Batalha
Spouse: Eleanor of Aragon (m. 1428)
Issue: Infante John of Portugal.
Infanta Philippa of Portugal.
Afonso V, King of Portugal.
Infanta Maria of Portugal.
Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu.
Eleanor, Holy Roman Empress.
Infante Duarte of Portugal.
Infanta Catherine of Portugal.
Joan, Queen of Castile.
House: Aviz
Father: John I of Portugal
Mother: Philippa of Lancaster
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Eleanor of Aragon (2 May 1402 – 19 February 1445) was Queen of Portugal from 1433 to 1438 as the spouse of King Edward. After Edward's death, she served as regent in 1438-1440 for her son Afonso V. She was the daughter of Ferdinand I of Aragon and Eleanor of Alburquerque.Queen Consort of Portugal
Tenure: 14 August 1433 - 9 September 1438
Coronation: 15 August 1433Born: 2 May 1402
Medina del Campo, Kingdom of Castile
Died: 19 February 1445 (aged 42)
Toledo, Kingdom of Castile
Burial: Batalha Monastery
Spouse: Edward I of Portugal
(m. 1428; died 1438)
Issue: Infante John of Portugal.
Infanta Philippa of Portugal.
Afonso V, King of Portugal.
Infanta Maria of Portugal.
Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu.
Eleanor, Holy Roman Empress.
Infante Duarte of Portugal.
Infanta Catherine of Portugal.
Joan, Queen of Castile.
House: Trastámara
Father: Ferdinand I of Aragon
Mother: Eleanor of Alburquerque
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