Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra
Portuguese infanta
About Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra
Lived 1435 – 1462 (aged 26–27). Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra was a Portuguese.
Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra (1435–1462) was the fifth child of Infante Peter, Duke of Coimbra, and Isabella of Urgell.
After the Battle of Alfarrobeira, where her father's army was defeated by the Portuguese royal army, she left the country and took refuge in Burgundy, under her aunt's protection; Isabella of Portugal was married to Duke Philip III the Good.
In 1453, Beatrice married Adolph of Cleves, Lord of Ravenstein, nephew of the Duke Philip III the Good. They had issue:
Philip of Cleves (1456–1528) Louise of Cleves (1457–1458)
She died in Bruges of suspected poisoning in 1462.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra?
Portuguese infanta
When was Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra born?
Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra was born in 1435.
When did Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra die?
Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra died in 1462.
What nationality was Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra?
Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra was Portuguese.
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· Wikipedia: Infanta Beatrice of Coimbra
· DBpedia: Beatrice of Coimbra
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