List of Portuguese Monarchs - House of Aviz (1385-1495)

House of Aviz (1385-1495)

The House of Aviz, known as the Joanine Dynasty, succeeded the Portuguese House of Burgundy as the reiging house of the Kingdom of Portugal. The house was founded by John I of Portugal, who was the Grand Master of the Order of Aviz.

Name
 Lifespan
 Reign start
 Reign end
 Notes
 Family
 Image
John I
  • Portuguese: João I
 11 April 1358 – 14 August 1433 (aged 75) 6 April 1385 14 August 1433 Illegitamate son of Peter I Aviz
Edward I
  • Portuguese: Duarte I
 31 October 1391 – 9 September 1438 (aged 46) 14 August 1433 9 September 1438 Son of John I Aviz
Alphonse V
  • Portuguese: Afonso V
 15 January 1432 – 28 August 1481 (aged 49) 13 September 1438
15 November 1477		 11 November 1477
28 August 1481		 Son of Edward I Aviz
John II
  • Portuguese: João II
 3 March 1455 – 25 October 1495 (aged 40) 11 November 1477
28 August 1481		 15 November 1477
25 October 1495		 Son of Afonso V Aviz

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