John II of Portugal
John II (Portuguese: João II; [ʒuˈɐ̃w]; 3 March 1455 – 25 October 1495), called the Perfect Prince (Portuguese: o Príncipe Perfeito), was King of Portugal from 1481 until his death in 1495, and also for a brief time in 1477. He is known for re-establishing the power of the Portuguese monarchy, reinvigorating the Portuguese economy, and renewing his country's exploration of Africa and Asia.
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Portrait of John II at the Navy Museum | |
| King of Portugal | |
| Reign | 28 August 1481 – 25 October 1495 |
| Acclamation | 31 August 1481, Sintra |
| Predecessor | Afonso V |
| Successor | Manuel I |
| Reign | 11 November 1477 – 15 November 1477 |
| Acclamation | 11 November 1477, Santarém |
| Predecessor | Afonso V |
| Successor | Afonso V |
| Born | 3 March 1455 Saint George's Castle, Portugal |
| Died | 25 October 1495 (aged 40) Alvor, Algarve |
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| House | Aviz |
| Father | Afonso V of Portugal |
| Mother | Isabella of Coimbra |
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