Eleanor of Viseu

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Eleanor of Viseu
Born2 May 1458
Viseu, Portugal
Died17 November 1525 (aged 67)
Lisbon, Portugal
Burial
SpouseJohn II of Portugal
IssueManuel I
HouseHouse of Aviz
FatherFernando, Duke of Viseu
MotherBeatrice of Portugal


Eleanor of Viseu (2 May 1458 – 17 November 1525) was a Portuguese noblewoman and queen consort of Portugal. She was born in Viseu, Portugal, the daughter of Fernando, Duke of Viseu and Beatrice of Portugal.

Eleanor married John II of Portugal and became the queen consort of Portugal. The couple had one son, Manuel I, who later succeeded his father as king.

Eleanor was a member of the House of Aviz, a royal house of Portugal known for its significant role in the country's history.

After her husband's death, Eleanor lived in Lisbon until her own passing on 17 November 1525. She was buried at the Batalha Monastery.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD