Jorge de Lencastre was a Portuguese prince, illegitimate son of King John II of Portugal and Ana de Mendonça, a lady-in-waiting to Joanna la Beltraneja. He was created the second Duke of Coimbra in 15
Arms of D. Jorge de Lencastre, 2nd Duke of Coimbra, from Jean du Cro's Livro do Armeiro-Mor, 1509.
Manuel I of Portugal
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Manuel I, known as the Fortunate, was King of Portugal from 1495 to 1521. A member of the House of Aviz, Manuel was Duke of Beja and Viseu prior to succeeding his cousin, John II of Portugal, as monar
Jorge de Lencastre, Duke of Coimbra
…was left with no legitimate sons and no daughters he could marry off. The next legitimate successor to the throne was his cousin (and brother-in-law), Manuel, 4th Duke of Beja and grand master of the Order of Christ since 1484. This was a disturbing prospect for John II, who trusted neither Manuel nor the…
Statue of King Manuel I by Nicolas Chantereine (c. 1517), Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon
Panel portrait of Manuel I
Manuel's funeral in 1521.
Coat of Arms of King Manuel and Queen Maria of Aragon.