John II of Portugal
(1455-1495)
King of Portugal from 1481 to 1495
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John II (Portuguese: João II; 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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3 March 1455 Lisbon, Portugal
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25 October 1495 (aged 40) Alvor, Portugal
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Afonso, Prince of Portugal 1st child with Eleanor of Viseu Male b. 18 May 1475 d. 13 Jul 1491 · Age: 16 (at death) · 1475-1491 · Hereditary Prince of Portugal
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