DomFernando I of Braganza (Portuguese pronunciation:[fɨɾˈnɐ̃du]; 1403 – 1 April 1478) was the 2nd Duke of Braganza and the 1st Marquis of Vila Viçosa, among other titles. He took part in the Portuguese conquests in North Africa and served as governor of different territories there.
Born in 1403, Fernando I was the son of Afonso, 1st Duke of Braganza and Beatriz Pereira de Alvim. When still a child, he received the title of 3rd Count of Arraiolos from his grandfather Nuno Alvares Pereira.
In 1432, young Fernando I was called upon by King John I of Portugal for consultation on a project, promoted by the King's son, Prince Henry the Navigator, to launch a campaign of conquest against the Marinid sultanate[check spelling] of Morocco. Fernando advised against the project. When the project was raised again during the reign of King Edward of Portugal in 1436, Fernando reiterated his objections. Nonetheless, despite his opposition, King Edward appointed him as constable of the nobles for the 1437 expedition to seize Tangier.[1] Although the expedition was under the overall command of his brother Prince Henry, King Edward felt that Fernando's military expertise was necessary to make up for his brother's inexperience.
After failing to conquer the city by assault, the Portuguese expeditionary army was surrounded and starved into submission by a Moroccan relief army. In return for being allowed to withdraw his troops unmolested, Henry agreed to a treaty to deliver Ceuta back to the Marinids. For the fulfillment of the treaty, Prince Henry handed over his own brother, Ferdinand the Saint Prince, as a hostage to the Moroccans.
Return to Portugaledit
Back in Portugal, Fernando I led the opposition to this treaty. At the Cortes of Leiria assembled by King Edward early in 1438, he rallied the nobles and took to the floor, urging them to refuse the surrender of Ceuta back to the Marinids. He claimed that the treaty was signed under duress and invalid. It was largely because of Fernando's energetic campaign that the Cortes rejected ratification and made known to the King to find some other way of securing his brother Prince Ferdinand's release (none was found – Ferdinand the Saint Prince would die in Moroccan captivity in 1443).
Fernando I was nominated Governor of Ceuta from 1445 until 1450.[1]
In 1458, Fernando I took part, along with his sons, in the expedition that conquered the Moroccan city of Alcácer Ceguer.
In 1460, as his older brother, Afonso, Marquis of Valença, died without legitimate issue, Fernando I became the 5th Count of Ourém and the House of Braganza's heir.[1] One year later, following the death of his father in 1461, he also became the 2nd Duke of Braganza, 9th Count of Barcelos, 3rd Count of Neiva, and 3rd Count of Faria. He then established his seat at the primitive Castle of Vila Viçosa.
In 1471, when King Afonso V took to North Africa to conquer the city of Arzila, Fernando I remained in mainland Portugal as regent of the kingdom.
Marriage and issueedit
Fernando I married on 28 December 1429, Joana de Castro [pt], Lady of Cadaval (1410 – 14 February 1479). They had nine children, of whom three were stillborn.
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Dom Fernando I of Braganza Portuguese pronunciation fɨɾˈnɐ du 1403 1 April 1478 was the 2nd Duke of Braganza and the 1st Marquis of Vila Vicosa among other titles He took part in the Portuguese conquests in North Africa and served as governor of different territories there Fernando IDuke of BraganzaD Fernando I Vila Vicosa CastleDuke of BraganzaTenure15 December 1461 1 April 1478PredecessorAfonso ISuccessorFernando IIBorn1403Kingdom of PortugalDied1 April 1478 aged 74 75 Vila Vicosa Castle Vila Vicosa Alentejo Kingdom of PortugalSpouseJoana de CastroIssueFernando II 3rd Duke of BraganzaJoao 1st Marquis of Montemore o NovoAfonso 1st Count of FaroAlvaro 4th Lord of CadavalBeatriz of Braganza Marchioness of Vila RealGuiomar of Braganza Countess of Viana do AlentejoHouseBraganzaFatherAfonso Duke of BraganzaMotherBeatriz Pereira de Alvim Contents 1 Early life and North African conquest 2 Return to Portugal 3 Marriage and issue 4 Ancestry 5 See also 6 Notes 7 Bibliography 8 External linksEarly life and North African conquest editBorn in 1403 Fernando I was the son of Afonso 1st Duke of Braganza and Beatriz Pereira de Alvim When still a child he received the title of 3rd Count of Arraiolos from his grandfather Nuno Alvares Pereira In 1432 young Fernando I was called upon by King John I of Portugal for consultation on a project promoted by the King s son Prince Henry the Navigator to launch a campaign of conquest against the Marinid sultanate check spelling of Morocco Fernando advised against the project When the project was raised again during the reign of King Edward of Portugal in 1436 Fernando reiterated his objections Nonetheless despite his opposition King Edward appointed him as constable of the nobles for the 1437 expedition to seize Tangier 1 Although the expedition was under the overall command of his brother Prince Henry King Edward felt that Fernando s military expertise was necessary to make up for his brother s inexperience After failing to conquer the city by assault the Portuguese expeditionary army was surrounded and starved into submission by a Moroccan relief army In return for being allowed to withdraw his troops unmolested Henry agreed to a treaty to deliver Ceuta back to the Marinids For the fulfillment of the treaty Prince Henry handed over his own brother Ferdinand the Saint Prince as a hostage to the Moroccans Return to Portugal editBack in Portugal Fernando I led the opposition to this treaty At the Cortes of Leiria assembled by King Edward early in 1438 he rallied the nobles and took to the floor urging them to refuse the surrender of Ceuta back to the Marinids He claimed that the treaty was signed under duress and invalid It was largely because of Fernando s energetic campaign that the Cortes rejected ratification and made known to the King to find some other way of securing his brother Prince Ferdinand s release none was found Ferdinand the Saint Prince would die in Moroccan captivity in 1443 Fernando I was nominated Governor of Ceuta from 1445 until 1450 1 By royal decree dated from 25 May 1455 King Afonso V of Portugal granted Fernando I the new title of 1st Marquis of Vila Vicosa In 1458 Fernando I took part along with his sons in the expedition that conquered the Moroccan city of Alcacer Ceguer In 1460 as his older brother Afonso Marquis of Valenca died without legitimate issue Fernando I became the 5th Count of Ourem and the House of Braganza s heir 1 One year later following the death of his father in 1461 he also became the 2nd Duke of Braganza 9th Count of Barcelos 3rd Count of Neiva and 3rd Count of Faria He then established his seat at the primitive Castle of Vila Vicosa In 1471 when King Afonso V took to North Africa to conquer the city of Arzila Fernando I remained in mainland Portugal as regent of the kingdom Marriage and issue editFernando I married on 28 December 1429 Joana de Castro pt Lady of Cadaval 1410 14 February 1479 They had nine children of whom three were stillborn Name Birth Death NotesFernando II of Braganza 1430 20 June 1483 3rd Duke of Braganza 2nd Marquis of Vila Vicosa 1st Duke of GuimaraesJoao of Braganza 1432 30 April 1484 1st Marquis of Montemor o NovoAfonso of Braganza 1435 unknown 1st Count of FaroAlvaro of Braganza 1440 1504 5th Lord of Ferreira 4th Lord of Cadaval 1st Senhor de TentugalAntonio unknown unknown stillbornIsabel unknown unknown stillbornBeatriz of Braganza 1434 unknown Married Pedro de Meneses 1st Marquis of Vila RealCatarina unknown unknown stillbornGuiomar of Braganza 1444 unknown Married Henrique de Meneses 4th Count of Viana do AlentejoAncestry editAncestors of Fernando I Duke of Braganza8 Peter I of Portugal4 John I of Portugal9 Teresa Lourenco2 Afonso Duke of Braganza10 Pero Esteves o Barbadao5 Ines Pires11 Maria Anes1 Fernando I Duke of Braganza12 Alvaro Goncalves Pereira6 Nuno Alvares Pereira13 Iria Goncalves do Carvalhal3 Beatriz Pereira de Alvim14 Joao Pires de Alvim7 Leonor de Alvim15 Branca Pires CoelhoSee also editMarquis of Vila Vicosa Count of NeivaNotes edit a b c Gerli E Michael and Armistead Samuel G Medieval Iberia p 182 Taylor amp Francis 2003 ISBN 9780415939188Bibliography edit Nobreza de Portugal e do Brasil Vol II page 439 Published by Zairol Lda Lisbon 1989 Genealogical information on Fernando I of Braganza in Portuguese External links edit nbsp Media related to Ferdinand I of Braganza at Wikimedia Commons Fernando I Duke of BraganzaHouse of BraganzaCadet branch of the House of AvizBorn 1479 Died 1532Portuguese nobilityPreceded byAfonso I Duke of Braganza Count of Barcelos1461 1478 Succeeded byFernando IIPreceded byNuno Alvares Pereira Count of Arraiolos1422 1478New title Marquis of Vila Vicosa1455 1478New title Count of Neiva1461 1478Preceded byAfonso Marquis of Valenca Count of Ourem1460 1478 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fernando I Duke of Braganza amp oldid 1214191066, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
