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John II of Portugal

Type Figure Region Iberian Peninsula Time 1455–1495 Also known as the Perfect Prince

1455–1495, King of Portugal from 1481, son of Afonso V. From 1471 to 1480 he took part in government as heir apparent and briefly served as regent in…

Timeline

  1. 1471–1480Lisbon · LisbonHe managed domestic affairs while his father Afonso V campaigned in Castile, briefly succeeding him in 1477, and after Afonso V's restoration in 1478 continued to take part in court affairs and succession arrangements as heir apparent.
  2. 1481Lisbon · LisbonHe formally acceded after Afonso V's death in 1481, promptly moving to weaken the great nobles and consolidate royal power, laying the domestic foundation for Portugal's later overseas expansion.

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