| Infante Afonso | |
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| Prince of Portugal | |
| Spouse | Isabella, Princess of Asturias |
| House | House of Aviz |
| Father | John II of Portugal |
| Mother | Leonor of Viseu |
| Born | 18 May 1475 |
| Died | 13 July 1491 (aged 16) |
The Infante Afonso, Prince of Portugal (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈfõsu]; English: Alphonzo) (18 May 1475 – 13 July 1491), was the heir to the throne of Portugal. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in a horse riding accident on the banks of the river Tagus.
Afonso was the only son and heir of king John II of Portugal by his marriage with Leonor of Viseu, princess of Portugal. The king was very fond of him and named the smaller island of São Tomé and Príncipe after him (Príncipe meaning Prince in Portuguese language).
As a boy, Afonso was married to Isabella, the eldest daughter of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.
Afonso died after falling from horse during a ride near the Tagus. After the death of Afonso, King John II nominated his cousin the Duke of Beja as his successor; Beja became Manuel I of Portugal after John's death, and married Afonso's widow.
References
- Portugal Dicionário Histórico, Vol.VI
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Afonso, Prince of Portugal
Cadet branch of the House of Burgundy
Born: 18 May 1475 Died: 13 July 1491 |
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| Preceded by John (become John II) |
Prince of Portugal 1481–1491 |
Succeeded by Manuel (future Manuel I) |
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