Joana de Eça
Portuguese courtier
About Joana de Eça
Lived 1480 – 1572 (aged 91–92).
Joana de Eça (1480–1572) was a Portuguese courtier and royal favorite. She served as camareira-mor (Mistress of the Robes) to Catherine of Austria, Queen of Portugal.
She was born to João Fogaça and D. Maria de Eça and married Pedro Gonçalves da Câmara. She served as principal lady-in-waiting to queen regent Catherine, and was reputed to have had influence over the affairs of state as a royal favorite during the minor regency of Sebastian of Portugal, which made her a controversial public figure.
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Who was Joana de Eça?
Portuguese courtier
When was Joana de Eça born?
Joana de Eça was born in 1480.
When did Joana de Eça die?
Joana de Eça died in 1572.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joana de Eça. https://biography.guide/joana-de-eca/
MLA: "Joana de Eça." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joana-de-eca/.
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