Afonso Prince of Portugal
Prince heir apparent, son of John II of Portugal
1475 — 1491
Quick Facts
Profession
Prince heir apparent, son of John II of Portugal
Born
May 27, 1475
Died
1491 (age ~16)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
aristocrat
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in LisbonDied in Tagus River
1475
Born in Lisbon (1475-05-27)
1491
Died in Tagus River
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Afonso Prince of Portugal?+
Afonso Prince of Portugal is Prince heir apparent, son of John II of Portugal. Born in 1475.
What does the name Afonso mean?+
The name Afonso means "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Afonso Prince of Portugal born?+
Afonso Prince of Portugal was born on May 27, 1475.
When did Afonso Prince of Portugal die?+
Afonso Prince of Portugal died in 1491, at approximately 16 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.
The name Afonso is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Afonso
Afonso — May 27, 1475
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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