Fernando II, Duke of Braganza

Dom Fernando II of Braganza (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɨɾˈnɐ̃du]; 1430 – 20 June 1483) was the 3rd Duke of Braganza and the 1st Duke of Guimarães, among other titles. He is known for being executed for treason against the King.

Fernando II
D. Fernando II; Vila Viçosa Castle
Duke of Braganza
Tenure1 April 1478 – 20 June 1483
PredecessorFernando I
SuccessorJaime I
Born1430
Kingdom of Portugal
Died20 June 1483 (aged 5253)
Évora, Alentejo,
Kingdom of Portugal
SpouseLeonor de Menezes
Isabella of Viseu
Issue
among others...
Jaime I, 4th Duke of Braganza
Dinis, 6th Count of Lemos
HouseHouse of Braganza
FatherFernando I
MotherJoana de Castro
ReligionRoman Catholicism
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