Maturity Peter, Constable of Portugal

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peter s tomb @ santa maria del mar church in barcelona, catalonia.


his father s position regent of kingdom of portugal gained him special advantages. in 1443, after death of cousin infante diogo , instigation of father, peter elected constable of portugal, making him 1 of powerful military men in kingdom. afonso, marquis of valença, son of half-uncle afonso, 1st duke of braganza, had expected become constable, peter s father had appoint him instead. political move along afonso v s marriage isabella of coimbra, peter s sister, instead of daughter of duke of braganza destroyed relationship of these former allies.


in 1448, when king afonso v of portugal became of age , took reign, duke of coimbra stepped down regent. afonso v, because of influence of duke of braganza, became political enemy of peter s father, voided laws created under coimbra s regency. disagreements led battle of alfarrobeira, duke of coimbra died , peter exiled castile.


in 1454, peter reconciled king afonso v , duke of braganza, allowing him return portugal , reclaim family s previous possessions. further improve bond afonso v, peter helped afonso v take alcácer ceguer (1458) , tangiers (1460).







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