João Manuel

Prince

Birthday June 3, 1537

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Portugal

DEATH DATE Jan 2, 1554 (16)

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About

Prince of Portugal and the the eighth son of King John III of Portugal who would have inherited the throne if not for his death from illness. 

Before Fame

He survived his four younger siblings, who died in childhood, but was constantly sick growing up.

Trivia

He married his first cousin, Joanna of Spain.

Family Life

He died before the birth of his son, who would become King Sebastian I.

Associated With

He was heir to his country's throne, like Prince George Alexander Louis of England.