Paternal Family Tree: Capet
On 12th September 1309 [his father] Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 18] and [his mother] Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 16] were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Sancho IV King Castile IV King Leon and [his grandmother] Maria Molina Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon. He the son of Denis I King Portugal [aged 47] and Elisabeth Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal [aged 38]. They were half first cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 8th April 1320 Peter I King Portugal was born to Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 29] and Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 27]. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.61%.
In 1325 [his future brother-in-law] Alfonso "Avenger" XI King Castile [aged 13] and [his future wife] Constanza Manuel Queen Consort Castile [aged 9] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Castile. The marriage was annulled in 1327; there was no issue from the marriage. He the son of [his uncle] Ferdinand IV King Castile IV King Leon and [his aunt] Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon. They were second cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 7th January 1325 [his grandfather] Denis I King Portugal [aged 63] died. His son [his father] Alfonso [aged 33] succeeded IV King Portugal. [his mother] Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 32] by marriage Queen Consort Portugal.
In 1328 [his brother-in-law] Alfonso "Avenger" XI King Castile [aged 16] and [his sister] Maria Burgundy Queen Consort Castile [aged 15] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Castile. She the daughter of [his father] Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 36] and [his mother] Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 35]. He the son of [his uncle] Ferdinand IV King Castile IV King Leon and [his aunt] Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon. They were double first cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 24th August 1340 Peter I King Portugal [aged 20] and Constanza Manuel Queen Consort Castile [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. He the son of Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 49] and Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 47]. They were second cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 31st October 1345 [his son] Ferdinand I King Portugal was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 25] and [his wife] Constanza Manuel Queen Consort Castile [aged 29]. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.84%. He married 1371 Leonor Teles Meneses Queen Consort Portugal and had issue.
On 15th November 1347 [his brother-in-law] Peter IV King Aragon [aged 28] and [his sister] Eleanor Burgundy Queen Consort Aragon [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aragon. She the daughter of [his father] Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 56] and [his mother] Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 54]. He the son of Alfonso IV King Aragon and Teresa Enteca Queen Consort Aragon. They were second cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 30th October 1348 [his sister] Eleanor Burgundy Queen Consort Aragon [aged 20] died of plague. See Masearo, Condes de Barcelona, Volume 2, p. 274.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 13th January 1349 [his wife] Constanza Manuel Queen Consort Castile [aged 33] died.
In or before 1350 Peter I King Portugal [aged 29] and Inês Castro [aged 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 [aged 58] and Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 56].
In 1350 [his son] Alfonso Burgundy died.
In 1350 [his son] Alfonso Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 29] and [his wife] Inês Castro [aged 25]. He died aged less than one years old.
In 1352 [his son] King John I of Portugal was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 31] and [his wife] Inês Castro [aged 27] at Lisbon [Map]. He married 2nd February 1387 his half fourth cousin Philippa of Lancaster Queen Consort Portugal, daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster, and had issue.
In 1352 [his son] John Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 31] and [his wife] Inês Castro [aged 27].
In 1353 [his son] Denis Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 32] and [his wife] Inês Castro [aged 28].
In 1354 [his daughter] Beatrice Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 33] and [his wife] Inês Castro [aged 29]. She married her second cousin Sancho Alfonso Ivrea and had issue.
On 7th January 1355 [his wife] Inês Castro [aged 30] was murdered on the orders of her husband's [aged 34] father Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 63] who didn't approve of their marriage, or relationship. He, Peter, subsequently captured two of the murderers and had them executed.
On 18th January 1357 [his sister] Maria Burgundy Queen Consort Castile [aged 44] died.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
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On 28th May 1357 [his father] Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 66] died. His son Peter [aged 37] succeeded I King Portugal.
In 1359 [his mother] Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 66] died.
On 18th January 1367 Peter I King Portugal [aged 46] died. His son Ferdinand [aged 21] succeeded I King Portugal.
Kings Wessex: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Godwinson: Great x 8 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 4 Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 7 Grand Son of King Malcolm III of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 13 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 4 Grand Son of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Afonso "Conqueror Founder Great" I King Portugal 
3 x Great Grandson of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 3 Grandfather: Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal 4 x Great Grandson of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandmother: Malfada Savoy Queen Consort Portugal 11 x Great Granddaughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal 5 x Great Grandson of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandfather: Raymond V Count Barcelona 
11 x Great Grandson of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal 12 x Great Granddaughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 1 Grandfather: Alfonso III King Portugal 
Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Sancho III King Castile 
son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso VIII King Castile Grandson of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Blanche Ramirez Queen Consort Castile
Great x 2 Grandmother: Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England 
Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England 4 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Grandfather: Denis I King Portugal 2 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso IX King Leon Grandson of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon Great Grandson of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Berengaria Ivrea I Queen Castile Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alfonso X King Castile X King Leon 2 x Great Grandson of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Philip King Germany 
8 x Great Grandson of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elisabeth Hohenstaufen Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon 9 x Great Granddaughter of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Great x 1 Grandmother: Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal 3 x Great Granddaughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mayor Guillén de Guzmán
father: Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal 3 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso II King Aragon -2 x Great Grandson of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Peter II King Aragon son of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sancha Ivrea Queen Consort Aragon daughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 2 Grandfather: James I King Aragon Grandson of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Marie Montpellier Queen Consort Aragon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Peter III King Aragon Great Grandson of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Béla III of Hungary 2 x Great Grandson of King Harold II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Andrew II of Hungary 3 x Great Grandson of King Harold II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes of Antioch 5 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 2 Grandmother: Violant Árpád Queen Consort Aragon 4 x Great Granddaughter of King Harold II of England
Grandmother: Elisabeth Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal 2 x Great Granddaughter of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Hohenstaufen VI Holy Roman Emperor 8 x Great Grandson of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Great x 3 Grandfather: Frederick I King Jerusalem II Holy Roman Emperor 9 x Great Grandson of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Great x 2 Grandfather: Manfred King Sicily 10 x Great Grandson of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Great x 3 Grandmother: Bianca Lancia
Great x 1 Grandmother: Constance Hohenstaufen Queen Consort Aragon 5 x Great Granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy 12 x Great Grandson of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 3 Grandfather: Amedeo Savoy IV Count Savoy 13 x Great Grandson of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy
Great x 2 Grandmother: Beatrice Savoy Marchioness of Saluzzo 4 x Great Granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh III Duke Burgundy 
2 x Great Grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Burgundy Countess Savoy 3 x Great Granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Beatrice of Albon Duchess Burgundy
Peter I King Portugal 4 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ferdinand II King Leon son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso IX King Leon Grandson of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Urraca Burgundy Queen Consort Leon 4 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon Great Grandson of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso VIII King Castile Grandson of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Berengaria Ivrea I Queen Castile Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Alfonso X King Castile X King Leon 2 x Great Grandson of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Frederick "Barbarossa" Hohenstaufen I Holy Roman Emperor 7 x Great Grandson of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Great x 3 Grandfather: Philip King Germany 8 x Great Grandson of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Great x 4 Grandmother: Beatrice of Burgundy Holy Roman Empress 7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elisabeth Hohenstaufen Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon 9 x Great Granddaughter of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Grandfather: Sancho IV King Castile IV King Leon 2 x Great Grandson of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso II King Aragon -2 x Great Grandson of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Peter II King Aragon son of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sancha Ivrea Queen Consort Aragon daughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 2 Grandfather: James I King Aragon Grandson of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Marie Montpellier Queen Consort Aragon
Great x 1 Grandmother: Violante Barcelona Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon Great Granddaughter of Alfonso II King Aragon
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Béla III of Hungary 2 x Great Grandson of King Harold II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Andrew II of Hungary 3 x Great Grandson of King Harold II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes of Antioch 5 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 2 Grandmother: Violant Árpád Queen Consort Aragon 4 x Great Granddaughter of King Harold II of England
mother: Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal 3 x Great Granddaughter of Alfonso II King Aragon