Edward, King of Portugal
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Detail of King Edward in one of the woodblocks of the "Triumphal Arch", 1515 | |
| King of Portugal | |
| Reign | 14 August 1433 – 9 September 1438 |
| Predecessor | John I |
| Successor | Afonso V |
| Born | 31 October 1391 Viseu, Portugal |
| Died | 9 September 1438 (aged 46) Tomar, Portugal |
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| House | Aviz |
| Father | John I of Portugal |
| Mother | Philippa of Lancaster |
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Edward (Portuguese: Duarte [duˈaɾt(ɨ)]; 31 October 1391 – 9 September 1438), also called Edward the Philosopher King (Duarte o Rei-Filósofo) or the Eloquent (o Eloquente), was the King of Portugal from 1433 until his death. He was born in Viseu, the son of John I of Portugal and Philippa of Lancaster. Edward was the oldest member of the "Illustrious Generation" of royal children who contributed to the development of Portuguese civilization during the 15th century.