John V of Portugal

Dom John V (Portuguese: João Francisco António José Bento Bernardo; 22 October 1689 – 31 July 1750) was King of Portugal from 9 December 1706 until his death in 1750.

John V
Portrait by Jean Ranc, c. 1729
King of Portugal
Reign9 December 1706 – 31 July 1750
Acclamation1 January 1707, Lisbon
PredecessorPeter II
SuccessorJoseph I
Born22 October 1689
Ribeira Palace, Lisbon
Died31 July 1750 (aged 60)
Ribeira Palace, Lisbon
Burial
Pantheon of the Braganzas
SpouseMaria Anna of Austria
Issue
among others...
  • Barbara, Queen of Spain
  • Pedro, Prince of Brazil
  • Joseph I, King of Portugal
  • Infante Carlos
  • Peter III, King of Portugal
  • Infante Alexandre
  • Illegitimate:
  • António of Braganza
  • Gaspar, Archbishop of Braga
  • José, High Inquisitor of Portugal
  • Maria Rita of Braganza
Full name
João Francisco António José Bento Bernardo
HouseBraganza
FatherPeter II of Portugal
MotherMaria Sophia of Neuburg
ReligionRoman Catholicism
SignatureJohn V's signature


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