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Jorge de Lencastre, 2nd Duke of Coimbra
2nd Duke of Coimbra, son of D. João II
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Also known as Grandson of Phillipa of Lancaster, daughter of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, George of Lancaster
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Position held
Q66675918, Q67049334
Citizenship
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Born
August 12, 1481, 1481
Died
July 22, 1550
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Overview
Jorge de Lencastre 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. He was also master of the Order of Santiago and administrator of the Order of Aviz from 1492 to 1550.