Jorge de Lencastre, Duke of Coimbra
Jorge de Lencastre (English: George; 21 August 1481 – 22 July 1550) was a Portuguese prince, illegitimate son of King John II of Portugal and Ana de Mendonça, a lady-in-waiting to Joanna la Beltraneja. He was created the second Duke of Coimbra in 1509. He was also master of the Order of Santiago and administrator of the Order of Aviz from 1492 to 1550.
Jorge de Lencastre | |
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Duke of Coimbra | |
Born | 21 August 1481 Abrantes, Kingdom of Portugal |
Died | 22 July 1550 68) Setúbal, Kingdom of Portugal | (aged
Burial | Church of Santiago, Palmela, Portugal |
Spouse | Beatriz de Vilhena |
Issue | João de Lancastre Afonso Luís Jaime Helena Maria de Lancastre Filipa Isabel |
House | House of Avis |
Father | John II of Portugal |
Mother | Ana de Mendonça |
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