Infante John, Duke of Viseu

Infante John of Viseu (in Portuguese João) (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 3rd Duke of Viseu and 2nd Duke of Beja, as well as the Lordships of Covilhã and Moura

He also become Master of the Order of Christ and of the Order of Santiago, becoming also 7th Constable of Portugal.

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

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

See also

• Duke of Beja
• Duke of Viseu
• List of Portuguese Dukedoms

External links

• Genealogy of John, 3rd Duke of Viseu, in Portuguese

Bibliography

• ”Nobreza de Portugal e do Brasil” – Vol. II, page 409. Published by Zairol Lda., Lisbon 1989.

Infante John, Duke of Viseu House of Aviz Cadet branch of the House of Burgundy Born: ? 1448 Died: ? 1472
Portuguese nobility
Preceded by Infante Fernando, 1st Duke of Beja	Duke of Beja 1470—1472	Succeeded by Diogo of Viseu, 3rd Duke of Beja
Preceded by Infante Fernando, 2nd Duke of Viseu	Duke of Viseu 1470—1472	Succeeded by Diogo, 4th Duke of Viseu