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John II (Portuguese: João II;; 3 May 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.
John II was the king of Portugal from 1481 to 1495, regarded as one of the greatest Portuguese rulers, chiefly because of his ruthless assertion of royal authority over the great nobles and his resumption of the exploration of Africa and the quest for India.
Dom John IV (Portuguese: João, pronounced; 19 March 1604 – 6 November 1656), nicknamed John the Restorer (Portuguese: João, o Restaurador), was the King of Portugal whose reign, lasting from 1640 until his death, began the Portuguese restoration of independence from Habsburg Spanish rule.
May 8, 2020 · John II was one of Portugal’s greatest kings. During his reign, John aggressively asserted his authority over the Portuguese nobility. After causing the downfall of the powerful Braganzas and overcoming a conspiracy, the nobility submitted to him. The king also funded and encouraged exploration.
Jul 17, 2024 · John II (born March 6, 1405, Toro, Castile—died July 21, 1454, Valladolid) was the king of Castile from 1406 to 1454; his political weakness led him to rely on his favourite, Álvaro de Luna, whom he made constable. He was nevertheless considered a man of cultivated taste and a patron of poets.
May 18, 2018 · John II (1455-1495) of Portugal, sometimes called "the Perfect Prince," ruled during a crucial period in European history that marked the start of the Age of Exploration. From his ascension to the throne in 1481 until his death fourteen years later, John II's royal treasury financed numerous expeditions that mapped out the African coast.
John II, called the Perfect Prince, 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.
John II of Castile (Spanish: Juan; 6 March 1405 – 20 July 1454) was King of Castile [1] and León from 1406 to 1454. He succeeded his older sister, Maria of Castile, Queen of Aragon, as Prince of Asturias in 1405.
Biography: John II of Portugal was King of Portugal from 1481 to his death in 1495. During this period he strengthened royal authority, initiated critical economic reforms, and significantly advanced Portuguese exploration endeavors in Africa and Asia.
John II was the King of Portugal between 1481 and 1495 and for a short time in 1477. He is considered one of the greatest Portuguese rulers in history. He managed to consolidate the power of the Portuguese crown which had been largely shook up by the noble families.
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