About Branca of Portugal
Lived 1196 – 1240 (aged 43–44). Branca of Portugal was a nun.
Branca of Portugal (1198 – Guadalajara, c. 1240; ; ) was a Portuguese infanta (princess), eighth child of Portuguese King Sancho I and Dulce of Aragon, was probably the twin sister of Berengaria, she was raised in the court with her father and his mistress "a Ribeirinha" and, when she was eight or ten years old, was sent to live with her sisters at the Monastery of Lorvão. She was a nun at a convent in Guadalajara and was interred at the Monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra where her mother was buried.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Branca of Portugal?
Lady of Guadalajara
When was Branca of Portugal born?
Branca of Portugal was born in 1196 in Kingdom of Portugal.
When did Branca of Portugal die?
Branca of Portugal died on 17 November 1240 in Guadalajara.
What was Branca of Portugal's occupation?
Branca of Portugal was a nun.
What nationality was Branca of Portugal?
Branca of Portugal's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Branca of Portugal
· DBpedia: Infanta Branca, Lady of Guadalajara
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Branca of Portugal. https://biography.guide/branca-of-portugal-nun/
MLA: "Branca of Portugal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/branca-of-portugal-nun/.
Chicago: "Branca of Portugal." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/branca-of-portugal-nun/.
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