Maria of Portugal, Queen of Castile

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Maria of Portugal (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐˈɾiɐ]) (9 February 1313 – 18 January 1357) was a Portuguese princess who became Queen of Castile upon her marriage to Alfonso XI in 1328.[1] She was the first daughter of King Afonso IV of Portugal and his first wife Beatrice of Castile.

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Maria of Portugal
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Queen consort of Castile and León
Tenure1328–1350
Born9 February 1313
Died18 January 1357(1357-01-18) (aged 43)
Évora
Burial
Royal Monastery of San Clemente in Seville.
SpouseAlfonso XI of Castile
IssuePeter of Castile
HousePortuguese House of Burgundy
FatherAfonso IV of Portugal
MotherBeatrice of Castile
ReligionRoman Catholicism
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