Constance of Portugal

Portuguese infanta and noblewoman

Constance of Portugal - Portuguese infanta and noblewoman
Born

1290
735 years ago

Died

November 18th, 1313
711 years ago — 23 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Portugal

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Born into Portuguese nobility, served as the infanta of Portugal. Engaged in the political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula during the late medieval period. Notably, became the queen consort of León and Castile through marriage, playing a significant role in the dynastic alliances of the time. Her lineage tied the Portuguese and Castilian crowns, influencing future claims to the throne.

Married Ferdinand IV of Castile

Played a role in Iberian dynastic politics

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