António, Prior of Crato

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1531 – 1595

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Who was António, Prior of Crato?

António, Prior of Crato, was a grandson of King Manuel I of Portugal, claimant of the Portuguese throne during the 1580 dynastic crisis. According to some historians, he was King of Portugal as António I of Portugal during 33 days in 1580. After the crowning of Philip II of Spain as King of Portugal, he claimed the throne until 1583. He was a disciple of Bartholomew of Braga.

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Born
1531
Lisbon
Also known as
  • Antonio, Prior of Crato
  • António I of Portugal
Parents
Children
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • Portugal
Lived in
  • France
    (1589 - 1595)
Died
Aug 26, 1595
Paris

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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