João, Duke of Viseu explained

João
constable of Portugal
Succession:Duke of Beja and Viseu
Reign:1470 - 1472
Predecessor:Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu
Successor:Diogo, Duke of Viseu
Birth Date:c. 1448
Death Place:1472
House:Aviz
Father:Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu
Mother:Beatriz of Portugal

Infante João of Viseu (c. 1448 1472) was the older son of Infante Fernando, Duke of Viseu and of his wife Infanta Beatrice of Portugal.

In 1470, following his father's death, he inherited the titles of Duke of Viseu and Duke of Beja, as well as the Lordships of Covilhã and Moura.

He also became Master of the Order of Christ and of the Order of Santiago, becoming also Constable of Portugal.

In July 1472, his uncle, King Afonso V granted him the Moroccan city of Anfa (in Portuguese Anafé).

He died young and single, without issue. His brother, Infante Diogo, inherited his titles and estates.

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