Kings of Portugal List

House of Burgundy (1139–1383)


1.Afonso I (Afonso I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Afonso Henriques, 1109-1185 (Reign: 1139-1185)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Maud of Savoy
Children: Sancho I of Portugal, Urraca of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: A silver shield with a green cross, five blue shields arranged in a cross pattern.
Motto: "Por bem" (For the good).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Afonso I was a descendant of Teodorico through his father, Henry of Burgundy.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra


2. Sancho I (Sancho I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Sancho I, 1154-1211 (Reign: 1185-1211)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Dulce of Aragon
Children: Afonso II of Portugal, Sancha, Teresa, and others
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Similar to his father’s, with slight modifications.
Motto: "Afirmar e agir" (To affirm and act).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Sancho I was a direct descendant of Teodorico through his father, Afonso I.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra


3. Afonso II (Afonso II of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Afonso II, 1185-1223 (Reign: 1211-1223)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Urraca of Castile
Children: Sancho II of Portugal, Afonso III of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Similar to his predecessors.
Motto: "Recte et Fortiter" (Upright and Brave).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Afonso II continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Sancho I.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra


4. Sancho II (Sancho II of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Sancho II, 1209-1248 (Reign: 1223-1248)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Mécia Lopes de Haro
Children: None
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Similar to his predecessors. Motto: "Deus et Patria" (God and Fatherland).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Sancho II was a direct descendant of Teodorico through his father, Afonso II.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra


5. Afonso III (Afonso III of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Afonso III, 1210-1279 (Reign: 1248-1279)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Matilda II of Boulogne, Beatrice of Castile
Children: Denis of Portugal, others
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional coat of arms with slight personal changes.
Motto: "Afortuna adiuvat" (Fortune favors the brave).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Afonso III continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Afonso II.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra


6. Denis (Denis of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Denis, 1261-1325 (Reign: 1279-1325)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Elizabeth of Aragon
Children: Afonso IV of Portugal, others
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional coat of arms with slight personal changes.
Motto: "Lege et Ordine" (By law and order).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Denis continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Afonso III.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra


7. Afonso IV (Afonso IV of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Afonso IV, 1291-1357 (Reign: 1325-1357)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Beatrice of Castile
Children: Peter I of Portugal, others
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional coat of arms with slight personal changes.
Motto: "Por bem" (For the good).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Afonso IV continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Denis.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra


8. Peter I (Peter I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Peter I, 1320-1367 (Reign: 1357-1367)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Constanza Manuel of Castile, Inês de Castro (morganatic)
Children: Ferdinand I of Portugal, others
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional coat of arms with slight personal changes.
Motto: "Lege et Ordine" (By law and order).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Peter I continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Afonso IV.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra


9. Ferdinand I (Ferdinand I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Ferdinand I, 1345-1383 (Reign: 1367-1383)
House: House of Burgundy
Dynasty: Burgundy Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Leonor Teles
Children: Beatrice of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional coat of arms with slight personal changes.
Motto: "Lealdade" (Loyalty).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Ferdinand I continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Peter I.
Official Palace: Castle of Guimarães
Official Capital: Coimbra

House of Aviz (1385–1580)


10. John I (John I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: John I, 1357-1433 (Reign: 1385-1433)
House: House of Aviz
Dynasty: Aviz Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Philippa of Lancaster
Children: Edward I of Portugal, Henry the Navigator, Isabella of Portugal, John of Reguengos, Ferdinand the Saint Prince, Peter, Duke of Coimbra
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with the addition of Aviz elements.
Motto: "Pela graça de Deus" (By the grace of God).
Genealogy from Teodorico: John I was a descendant of Teodorico through his ancestor, Afonso Henriques, in the Aviz line.
Official Palace: Palace of Sintra
Official Capital: Lisbon


11. Edward I (Edward I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Edward I, 1391-1438 (Reign: 1433-1438)
House: House of Aviz
Dynasty: Aviz Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Eleanor of Aragon
Children: Afonso V of Portugal, Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu, Eleanor of Portugal, Duchess of Aragon
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with slight modifications.
Motto: "Por virtude de rei" (By virtue of the king).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Edward I continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, John I, in the Aviz line.
Official Palace: Palace of Sintra
Official Capital: Lisbon


12. Afonso V (Afonso V of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Afonso V, 1432-1481 (Reign: 1438-1481)
House: House of Aviz
Dynasty: Aviz Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Isabella of Coimbra, Joanna la Beltraneja
Children: John II of Portugal, Joanna, Princess of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms.
Motto: "Sicut lilium inter spinas" (As the lily among thorns).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Afonso V continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Edward I, in the Aviz line.
Official Palace: Palace of Sintra
Official Capital: Lisbon


13. John II (John II of Portugal)
Full name & dates: John II, 1455-1495 (Reign: 1481-1495)
House: House of Aviz
Dynasty: Aviz Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Leonor of Viseu
Children: Afonso, Prince of Portugal, Jorge, Duke of Coimbra
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms.
Motto: "A bem da Nação" (For the good of the Nation).
Genealogy from Teodorico: John II continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Afonso V, in the Aviz line.
Official Palace: Palace of Sintra
Official Capital: Lisbon


14. Manuel I (Manuel I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Manuel I, 1469-1521 (Reign: 1495-1521)
House: House of Aviz
Dynasty: Aviz Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Isabella of Aragon, Maria of Aragon, Eleanor of Austria
Children: John III of Portugal, Henry, King of Portugal, Ferdinand, Duke of Guarda, Luis, Duke of Beja, Afonso, Cardinal-Infante, Maria of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms.
Motto: "Tanto monta, monta tanto" (It amounts to the same).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Manuel I continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, John II, in the Aviz line.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


15. John III (John III of Portugal)
Full name & dates: John III, 1502-1557 (Reign: 1521-1557)
House: House of Aviz
Dynasty: Aviz Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Catherine of Austria
Children: Manuel, Prince of Portugal, Philip I of Portugal, Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal, Sebastian of Portugal, Henry, King of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms. Motto: "Honor et virtus" (Honor and virtue).
Genealogy from Teodorico: John III continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Manuel I, in the Aviz line.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


16. Sebastian (Sebastian of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Sebastian, 1554-1578 (Reign: 1557-1578)
House: House of Aviz
Dynasty: Aviz Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): None
Children: None
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms.
Motto: "Por minha lei, por meu sangue, Portugal todo" (For my law, for my blood, all Portugal).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Sebastian was a direct descendant of Teodorico through his grandfather, John III, in the Aviz line.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


17. Henry (Henry, Cardinal-King of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Henry, 1512-1580 (Reign: 1578-1580)
House: House of Aviz
Dynasty: Aviz Dynasty
House of origin: House of Burgundy
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): None
Children: None
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms.
Motto: "Foi pelo rei Dom Sebastião" (It was for King Dom Sebastian).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Henry was a direct descendant of Teodorico through his father, Manuel I, in the Aviz line.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon

Philippine Dynasty (1580–1640)


18. Philip I (Philip II of Spain)
Full name & dates: Philip I, 1527-1598 (Reign: 1580-1598)
House: House of Habsburg
Dynasty: Philippine Dynasty
House of origin: House of Habsburg
Dynasty of origin: Habsburg Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Maria Manuela of Portugal, Mary I of England, Elisabeth of Valois, Anna of Austria
Children: Isabella Clara Eugenia, Catherine Micaela, Philip III of Spain
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: The Portuguese coat of arms combined with the Habsburg elements.
Motto: "Non sufficit orbis" (The world is not enough).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Philip I was connected to Teodorico through the Habsburg line, specifically through his marriage to Maria Manuela of Portugal.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


19. Philip II (Philip III of Spain)
Full name & dates: Philip II, 1578-1621 (Reign: 1598-1621)
House: House of Habsburg
Dynasty: Philippine Dynasty
House of origin: House of Habsburg
Dynasty of origin: Habsburg Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Margaret of Austria
Children: Anne of Austria, Philip IV of Spain, Maria Anna of Spain, Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: The Portuguese coat of arms combined with the Habsburg elements. Motto: "Nec spe nec metu" (Neither with hope nor fear).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Philip II continued the connection to Teodorico through his father, Philip I.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


20. Philip III (Philip IV of Spain)
Full name & dates: Philip III, 1605-1665 (Reign: 1621-1640)
House: House of Habsburg
Dynasty: Philippine Dynasty
House of origin: House of Habsburg
Dynasty of origin: Habsburg Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Elisabeth of France, Mariana of Austria
Children: Balthasar Charles, Prince of Asturias, Maria Theresa of Spain, Margaret Theresa of Spain, Charles II of Spain
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: The Portuguese coat of arms combined with the Habsburg elements.
Motto: "Retinens vestigia famae" (Following in the footsteps of fame).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Philip III continued the connection to Teodorico through his grandfather, Philip I.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon

House of Braganza (1640–1853)


21. John IV (John IV of Portugal)
Full name & dates: John IV, 1604-1656 (Reign: 1640-1656)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Luisa de Guzmán
Children: Afonso VI of Portugal, Peter II of Portugal, Catherine of Braganza, Joanna of Braganza
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with the addition of Braganza elements.
Motto: "Pela Graça de Deus" (By the Grace of God).
Genealogy from Teodorico: John IV was a descendant of Teodorico through the Braganza line.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


22. Afonso VI (Afonso VI of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Afonso VI, 1643-1683 (Reign: 1656-1683)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Maria Francisca of Savoy
Children: None
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with Braganza elements.
Motto: "Pela Graça de Deus" (By the Grace of God).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Afonso VI continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, John IV.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


23. Peter II (Peter II of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Peter II, 1648-1706 (Reign: 1683-1706)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Maria Francisca of Savoy, Maria Sophia of Neuburg
Children: John V of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with Braganza elements.
Motto: "Pela Graça de Deus" (By the Grace of God).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Peter II continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, John IV.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


24. John V (John V of Portugal)
Full name & dates: John V, 1689-1750 (Reign: 1706-1750)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Maria Anna of Austria
Children: Joseph I of Portugal, Peter III of Portugal, Barbara of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with Braganza elements.
Motto: "Pela Graça de Deus" (By the Grace of God).
Genealogy from Teodorico: John V continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Peter II.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


25. Joseph I (Joseph I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Joseph I, 1714-1777 (Reign: 1750-1777)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Mariana Victoria of Spain
Children: Maria I of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with Braganza elements.
Motto: "Pela Graça de Deus" (By the Grace of God).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Joseph I continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, John V.
Official Palace: Ribeira Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


26. Maria I (Maria I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Maria I, 1734-1816 (Reign: 1777-1816)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Peter III of Portugal
Children: John VI of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with Braganza elements.
Motto: "Pela Graça de Deus" (By the Grace of God).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Maria I continued the lineage from Teodorico through her father, Joseph I.
Official Palace: Palace of Queluz
Official Capital: Lisbon


27. John VI (John VI of Portugal)
Full name & dates: John VI, 1767-1826 (Reign: 1816-1826)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Carlota Joaquina of Spain
Children: Pedro IV of Portugal, Miguel I of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with Braganza elements.
Motto: "Pela Graça de Deus" (By the Grace of God).
Genealogy from Teodorico: John VI continued the lineage from Teodorico through his mother, Maria I.
Official Palace: Palace of Queluz
Official Capital: Lisbon


28. Pedro IV (Pedro IV of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Pedro IV, 1798-1834 (Reign: 1826)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Spouse(s): Maria Leopoldina of Austria, Amélie of Leuchtenberg
Children: Maria II of Portugal, Miguel, Duke of Braganza
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with Braganza elements.
Motto: "Liberdade" (Liberty).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Pedro IV continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, John VI.
Official Palace: Palace of Queluz
Official Capital: Lisbon


29. Maria II (Maria II of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Maria II, 1819-1853 (Reign: 1826-1828, 1834-1853)
House: House of Braganza
Dynasty: Braganza Dynasty
House of origin: House of Aviz
Dynasty of origin: Capetian Dynasty
Cadet branches: House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Spouse(s): Auguste de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg; Ferdinand II of Portugal
Children: Pedro V of Portugal, Luís I of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: Traditional Portuguese coat of arms with Braganza elements.
Motto: "Liberdade e Honra" (Liberty and Honor).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Maria II continued the lineage from Teodorico through her father, Pedro IV.
Official Palace: Necessidades Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon

House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
(1853–1910)


30. Pedro V (Pedro V of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Pedro V, 1837-1861 (Reign: 1853-1861)
House: House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dynasty: Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Dynasty
House of origin: House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dynasty of origin: House of Wettin
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Stephanie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
Children: None
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: The Portuguese coat of arms with elements of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Motto: "Nasceturus pro Patria" (Born for the Fatherland).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Pedro V was a descendant of Teodorico through his father, Ferdinand II of Portugal, from the Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha line.
Official Palace: Necessidades Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


31. Luis I (Luis I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Luis I, 1838-1889 (Reign: 1861-1889)
House: House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dynasty: Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Dynasty
House of origin: House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dynasty of origin: House of Wettin
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Maria Pia of Savoy
Children: Carlos I of Portugal, Afonso, Duke of Porto
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: The Portuguese coat of arms with elements of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Motto: "Nasceturus pro Patria" (Born for the Fatherland).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Luis I continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Ferdinand II of Portugal, from the Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha line.
Official Palace: Necessidades Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


32. Carlos I (Carlos I of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Carlos I, 1863-1908 (Reign: 1889-1908)
House: House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dynasty: Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Dynasty
House of origin: House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dynasty of origin: House of Wettin
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): Amélie of Orléans
Children: Luis Filipe, Duke of Braganza, Manuel II of Portugal
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: The Portuguese coat of arms with elements of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Motto: "Nasceturus pro Patria" (Born for the Fatherland).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Carlos I continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Luis I.
Official Palace: Necessidades Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon


33. Manuel II (Manuel II of Portugal)
Full name & dates: Manuel II, 1889-1932 (Reign: 1908-1910)
House: House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dynasty: Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Dynasty
House of origin: House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dynasty of origin: House of Wettin
Cadet branches: None
Spouse(s): None
Children: None
Description of the Coat of Arms & Motto: The Portuguese coat of arms with elements of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Motto: "Nasceturus pro Patria" (Born for the Fatherland).
Genealogy from Teodorico: Manuel II continued the lineage from Teodorico through his father, Carlos I.
Official Palace: Necessidades Palace
Official Capital: Lisbon

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