Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso
Portuguese nobleman
About Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso
Lived 1507 – 1534 (aged 27).
Ferdinand of Portugal, Duke of Guarda (, ; 5 June 1507 – 7 November 1534) was a Portuguese infante (prince), the son of King Manuel I of Portugal and his second wife, Maria of Aragon.
Biography Ferdinand was born in Abrantes on 5 June 1507. He was Lord of Alfaiates, Sabugal and Abrantes, and Mayor of Trancoso, Lamego and Marialva. Ferdinand was friends with the renowned Portuguese intellectual Damião de Góis.
On 5 October 1530, Ferdinand was made Duke of Guarda by his brother, John III. 5= 5. Beatrice of Portugal 7= 7. Isabella I of Castile 9= 9. Eleanor of Aragon 13= 13. Juana Enríquez 15= 15. Isabella of Portugal
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Who was Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso?
Portuguese nobleman (1507-1534)
When was Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso born?
Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso was born on 5 June 1507 in Abrantes.
When did Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso die?
Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso died on 7 November 1534 in Abrantes.
What nationality was Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso?
Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda and Trancoso's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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