Joanna, Princess of Portugal
Blessed Joanna of Portugal Hereditary Princess of Portugal | |
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Born | 6 February 1452 Lisbon, Portugal |
Died | 12 May 1490 Aveiro, Portugal | (aged 38)
Burial | Convent of Jesus in Aveiro |
House | Aviz |
Father | Afonso V of Portugal |
Mother | Isabel of Coimbra |
Religion | Catholicism |
Joanna of Portugal, OP (6 February 1452 – 12 May 1490; Portuguese: Joana, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ ʒuˈɐnɐ pɾĩˈsezɐ]) was a Portuguese regent princess of the House of Aviz, daughter of King Afonso V of Portugal and his first wife Isabel of Coimbra. She served as regent during the absence of her father in 1471. She is venerated in the Catholic Church and known commonly in Portugal as Princess Saint Joan (Portuguese: Santa Joana Princesa).
Early life
Joanna was the second child of Afonso, but after the early death of her older brother
From a young age, Joanna expressed a desire to become a nun; however, as she was second-in-line to the throne, her father did not allow it.[2]
During his military expedition to Tangier in 1471, Joanna served as Regent of the Portuguese Kingdom.
Marriage proposals
After vehemently refusing several proposals of marriage,
In 1485, she received another offer, from the recently widowed Richard III of England, who was only 8 months younger. This was to be part of a double marital alliance, with his niece Elizabeth of York marrying her cousin, the future Manuel I. However, his death in battle, of which Joanna allegedly had a prophetic dream, halted these plans.
Later life
She continued to be a great supporter of her brother, John II of Portugal, throughout his reign and her life.
Joanna died on 12 May 1490 in Aveiro and was buried in the Convent of Jesus in Aveiro. She bequeathed all her wealth to the convent.
Revival
In the early 18th century, the Portuguese nobility, clergy, and court had a revival in interest in the princess. During this time, the Portuguese artist Manuel Ferreira e Sousa was the most famous artist in this revival. He was contracted by various religious institutions, noblemen, and even the royal family to paint scenes from her life.
Gallery
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Princess Saint Joanna with the Infant Jesus; by Joao Baptista Pachim, 18th century.
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Engraving depicting the ‘saintly princess’ holding a skull, a crucifix, and a crown of thorns. Credit: Women of the Book Collection, Sheridan Libraries, Johns Hopkins University. Printed in Breve Narratione Della Vita della Beata Giovanna Principessa di Portogallo Dell’Ordine di San Domenico. Appellata communemente la Santa Principessa. Raccolta da un religioso Dell'istess' Ordine di Lei Devoto, Rome, 1693.
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Notes
- ^ a b c McMurdo, Edward (1889). The history of Portugal, from the Commencement of the Monarchy to the Reign of Alfonso III. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington. p. 508. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ a b Capes, Florence. "Blessed Joanna of Portugal." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 8. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. 25 Jul. 2014
- ^ Breve Narratione della Vita della Beata Giovanna Principessa di Portogallo dellu Ordine di San Domenico. Rome: Nella Stamp. della R.C.A. [Camera Apostolica]. 1693.
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Sources
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Bl. Joanna of Portugal". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
- Dominican Martyrology: May 12
- The Portuguese Princess's Dream, Richard III Society - American Branch Web Site. Richard III Society. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
External links
Media related to Joan, Princess of Portugal at Wikimedia Commons