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Biography of Inês Castro 1325-1355

Maternal Family Tree: Inês Castro 1325-1355

In 1325 Inês Castro was born illegitimately to Pedro Fernández de Castro (age 35) and his mistress Aldonça Lourenço de Valadares.

In 1342 [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro (age 52) died.

In or before 1350 Peter I King Portugal (age 29) and Inês Castro (age 24) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. There is some uncertainty as to whether they were married. He announced their marriage in 1357 after he succeeded, and after her death, thereby ensuring their children were legitimate. He the son of Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal (age 58) and Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 56).

In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy died.

In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 29) and Inês Castro (age 25).

In 1352 [her son] John Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 31) and Inês Castro (age 27).

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In 1352 [her son] King John I of Portugal was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 31) and Inês Castro (age 27) at Lisbon [Map].

In 1353 [her son] Denis Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 32) and Inês Castro (age 28).

In 1354 [her daughter] Beatrice Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 33) and Inês Castro (age 29).

On 7th January 1355 Inês Castro (age 30) was murdered on the orders of her husband's (age 34) father Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal (age 63) who didn't approve of their marriage, or relationship. He, Peter, subsequently captured two of the murderers and had them executed.

Royal Descendants of Inês Castro 1325-1355

King John I of Portugal

Eleanor of Alberquerque Queen Consort Aragon