João I, Duke of Braganza

Dom João I of Braganza (1543 – 22 February 1583) was the 6th Duke of Braganza and 1st Duke of Barcelos, among other titles. He is known for pushing the claims of his wife, Infanta Catherine of Guimarães, to the throne of Portugal.

João I
D. João I; Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
Duke of Braganza
Tenure22 September 1563 22 February 1583
PredecessorTeodósio I
SuccessorTeodósio II
Born1543
Vila Viçosa, Alentejo, Kingdom of Portugal
Died22 February 1583(1583-02-22) (aged 39–40)
Vila Viçosa, Vila Viçosa Municipality, Kingdom of Portugal
SpouseInfanta Catherine of Guimarães
Issue
among others...
Teodósio II, Duke of Braganza
HouseHouse of Braganza
FatherTeodósio I
MotherIsabel of Lencastre
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