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João, Duke of Viseu. 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 .
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.
List of the Dukes of Viseu. Infante Henrique, Duke of Viseu (1394–1460), King João I 's fourth son (third surviving); Infante Fernando, Duke of Viseu (1433–1470), also 1st Duke of Beja, King Duarte I 's third son (second surviving); Infante João, Duke of Viseu (1448–1472), also 2nd Duke of Beja, Infante Fernando's eldest son;
Mother. Beatriz of Portugal. Close. 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.
About: João, Duke of Viseu. 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.
Infante João of Viseu (ca. 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 summoned his brother-in-law Diogo, Duke of Beja and Viseu, and asked him what he would do if he knew that someone was going to kill him. The Duke fatefully replied, “I would kill him first, my lord.” D João thereupon stabbed him to death and a further 80 conspirators were tried and condemned to death.
