Edward, King of Portugal

Edward
Detail of King Edward in one of the woodblocks of the "Triumphal Arch", 1515
King of Portugal
Reign14 August 1433 – 9 September 1438
PredecessorJohn I
SuccessorAfonso V
Born31 October 1391
Viseu, Portugal
Died9 September 1438(1438-09-09) (aged 46)
Tomar, Portugal
Burial
Spouse
(m. 1428)
Issue
HouseAviz
FatherJohn I of Portugal
MotherPhilippa of Lancaster
Signature

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.