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John I (Portuguese: João [ʒuˈɐ̃w̃]; 11 April 1357 – 14 August 1433), also called John of Aviz, was King of Portugal from 1385 until his death in 1433. He is recognized chiefly for his role in Portugal's victory in a succession war with Castile , preserving his country's independence and establishing the Aviz (or Joanine) dynasty on the ...
John I, king of Portugal from 1385 to 1433, who preserved his country’s independence from Castile and initiated Portugal’s overseas expansion. He was the founder of the Aviz, or Joanina (Johannine), dynasty. John was the illegitimate son of King Pedro I and Teresa Lourenço. At age six he was made
John I, Portuguese João known as John of Aviz, (born April 11, 1357, Lisbon—died Aug. 14, 1433, Lisbon), King of Portugal (1385–1433) and founder of the Aviz dynasty. The illegitimate son of Pedro I, he was elected king in 1385 despite the rivalry of Castilian candidates.
April 11, 1357 – August 14, 1433. John I of Portugal was born on April 11, 1357, to King Peter I of Portugal and his mistress, Teresa Lourenco. As an illegitimate son, John wasn’t intended to inherit the throne. Instead, Peter appointed the 6-year-old as the master of the Order of Aviz, a military organization.
John I ( Portuguese: João [ʒuˈɐ̃w̃]; 11 April 1357 – 14 August 1433), also called John of Aviz, was King of Portugal from 1385 until his death in 1433.
Pronunciation: Jek-uh-LIGH-uh. Married King Amaziah; children: King Azariah (or Uzziah). Jecholiah Biblical woman. Pronunc… Edgar Edgar (943–75), king of England (959–75). The reign of Edgar as sole king of England marks an important stage in the development of the English monar… John I (Portugal) All Sources -
King John I. The tenth king of Portugal (1385-1433) and the first king of the second dynasty, also known as the Avis dynasty. He was the illegitimate son of King Pedro and Teresa Lourenço but was raised at court and had an excellent education. In 1364, at just 7 years old, he was consecrated Master of the Order of Avis.
John I of Portugal Full Name: John I of Portugal also called John of Aviz Profession: King of Portugal Nationality: Biography: The reign of the Medieval king King John I (1385-1433), founder of the Aviz dynasty, for 48 years is the longest of any Portuguese monarch.
King John I. John I, Master of Avis, ruler and defender of the kingdom, was proclaimed king in 1385. Born and raised in Lisbon, his emotional bond with this city began early. During the dynastic crisis, it was amongst the people of Lisbon that the strongest supporters of Portuguese independence were to be found.