Jorge de Lencastre | |
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Duke of Coimbra | |
Born | 21 August 1481 Abrantes, Kingdom of Portugal |
Died | 22 July 1550[1] Setúbal, Kingdom of Portugal | (aged 68)
Burial | |
Spouse | Beatriz de Vilhena |
Issue | João de Lancastre Afonso Luís Jaime Helena Maria de Lancastre Filipa Isabel |
House | House of Avis |
Father | John II of Portugal |
Mother | Ana de Mendonça |
Jorge de Lencastre (English: George; 21 August 1481 – 22 July 1550) was a Portuguese prince, illegitimate son of King John II of Portugal and Ana de Mendonça, a lady-in-waiting to Joanna la Beltraneja. He was created the second Duke of Coimbra in 1509.[1] He was also master of the Order of Santiago and administrator of the Order of Aviz from 1492 to 1550.