Jorge de Lencastre was a Portuguese prince, illegitimate son of King John II of Portugal and Ana de Mendonça, a lady-in-waiting to Joanna la Beltraneja. He was created the second Duke of Coimbra in 1509. He was also master of the Order of Santiago and administrator of the Order of Aviz from 1492 to 1550.

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Occupation: naval officer
Position held: Grand Master of the Order of Aviz, Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Sword
Citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal
Born: August 12, 1481, 1481

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Jorge de Lencastre, 2nd Duke of Coimbra

2nd Duke of Coimbra, son of D. João II

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About Jorge de Lencastre, 2nd Duke of Coimbra

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Occupation: naval officer
Position held: Grand Master of the Order of Aviz, Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Sword
Citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal
Born: August 12, 1481, 1481

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July 22, 1550

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