António, Prior of Crato
António, Prior of Crato (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈtɔniu]; 1531 – 26 August 1595), sometimes called "The Determined", "The Fighter", "The Independentist" or "The Resistant", was a grandson of King Manuel I of Portugal who claimed the Portuguese throne during the 1580 dynastic crisis. According to some historians, he was King of Portugal for 33 days in 1580. Philip II of Spain prevailed in the succession struggle, but António claimed the throne until 1583. He was a disciple of Bartholomew of Braga.
| António | |
|---|---|
Anthonius Coninck van Portugal en Algarve showing the medal of the Order of Aviz in a Flemish engraving of 1595 | |
| King of Portugal (disputed) | |
| Reign | 24 July 1580 – 25 August 1580 |
| Acclamation | 24 July 1580, Santarém |
| Predecessor | Henry |
| Successor | Philip I |
| Born | 1531 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Died | 26 August 1595 (aged 63–64) Paris, France |
| Issue | See Descendants |
| House | Aviz |
| Father | Louis, Duke of Beja |
| Mother | Violante Gomes |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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