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John I (João I) …, 1358–1453 (aged 95 years)
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- John I (João I) //
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- John I (João I)
- Name suffix
- King of Portugal and the Algarve (1385-1433)
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- The Good, The Great or of Happy Memory
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1358–1453
Birth: 11 April 1358
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— Lisbon, Portugal Death: 13 August 1453 — Lisbon, Portugal |
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1358–1453
Birth: 11 April 1358
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John I was the illegitimate son of King Pedro I. In 1384, after Cooperating in the national revolt against Spanish influence, John became regent. In 1385 he was elected king despite the rival claim of King John I of Castile and Leon. Castilianinvasions failed, and John cemented his friendship with England by a treaty and by marrying Philippa of Lancaster (1359-1415), daughter of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster. John was a popular monarch; his reign featured administrative reforms,the flourishing of Portuguese culture, an emphasis on chivalry, the conquering of Ceuta in North Africa from the Moors, and the discovery of the islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. He was succeeded by his son Edward (1391-1438). |
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