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.
Queen consort of Castile and León
Maria of Portugal | |
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Queen consort of Castile and León | |
Tenure | 1328–1350 |
Born | 9 February 1313 |
Died | 18 January 1357(1357-01-18) (aged 43) Évora |
Burial | Royal Monastery of San Clemente in Seville. |
Spouse | Alfonso XI of Castile |
Issue | Peter of Castile |
House | Portuguese House of Burgundy |
Father | Afonso IV of Portugal |
Mother | Beatrice of Castile |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |