[See also: A Brief History of Every King of Portugal: The First Dynasty (House of Burgundy)] The Interregnum [1383-1385] The first post in this series ended in a cliffhanger in 1383. D. Fernando, the last Portuguese King of the House of Burgundy, had just died without a male heir. His only daughter, D. Beatriz, was married to the King of Castile, Portugal's larger and more powerful neighbour. It is fair to say that things did not look great for Portugal's continued existence as an independent kingdom.
Thank you, this was interesting. I have been to Portugal many times, but I never really learned much of its history beyond the basics. It is unlikely I will remember much from this series, of course, but at least it's interesting enough while I read it :)
Thank you, this was interesting. I have been to Portugal many times, but I never really learned much of its history beyond the basics. It is unlikely I will remember much from this series, of course, but at least it's interesting enough while I read it :)