Fernando I, Duke of Braganza
Dom Fernando I of Braganza (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɨɾˈnɐ̃du]; 1403 – 1 April 1478) was the 2nd Duke of Braganza and the 1st Marquis of Vila Viçosa, among other titles. He took part in the Portuguese conquests in North Africa and served as governor of different territories there.
| Fernando I | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Braganza | |
D. Fernando I; Vila Viçosa Castle | |
| Duke of Braganza | |
| Tenure | 15 December 1461 – 1 April 1478 |
| Predecessor | Afonso I |
| Successor | Fernando II |
| Born | 1403 Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 1 April 1478 (aged 74–75) Vila Viçosa Castle, Vila Viçosa, Alentejo, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Spouse | Joana de Castro |
| Issue | Fernando II, 3rd Duke of Braganza João, 1st Marquis of Montemore-o-Novo Afonso, 1st Count of Faro Álvaro, 4th Lord of Cadaval Beatriz of Braganza, Marchioness of Vila Real Guiomar of Braganza, Countess of Viana do Alentejo |
| House | Braganza |
| Father | Afonso, Duke of Braganza |
| Mother | Beatriz Pereira de Alvim |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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