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Álvaro of Braganza
Álvaro of Braganza ( 1440 – 1504, Toledo) was the 4th son of Ferdinand I, 2nd Duke of Braganza and his wife, "Dona" Joana de Castro.
Biography.
He played an important role during the reign of King Afonso V of Portugal, when he was appointed Chancellor of the Kingdom. He took part in the king's expeditions against Castile (War of the Castilian Succession) and in the king's voyage to France. On his return to Portugal, he married "
Álvaro Pires Pinheiro Lobo
Álvaro Pires Pinheiro Lobo (c.1460-1511) was a Portuguese nobleman, who served as Alcaide-mayor of Barcelos. He had served as a vassal of Fernando I, Duke of Braganza.
Biography.
Álvaro was born in Portugal, son of Pedro Esteves and Isabel Pinheiro. His father had been an important member of the court of Braganza, and an descendant of , Lord of Penela. His mother was a remote descendant of Ramiro II of León.
He was married to Joana