by Maria Helena da Cruz Coelho · Quidnovi · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789895545858
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«D. João I: O de Boa Memória» is the historical biography by Maria Helena da Cruz Coelho, published by Quidnovi in paperback, in Portuguese.
Biography reconstructing the life and reign of D. João I, illegitimate son of D. Pedro I and master of the Order of Aviz. With the support of Nuno Álvares Pereira, he ascends the throne in 1385 and reigns for 48 years; covering 1385-1433, a decisive period for Portugal's independence, it analyses his reputation as a just, devout and cultured king, called father of the Portuguese.
Volume 10 of the «Reis de Portugal» series; 2009 edition published with the Academia Portuguesa da História.
For readers interested in the history of Portugal, the Middle Ages and biographies of monarchs.
