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Also Known As John of Aviz • João o Bastardo • John the Great • João o Grande • John the Bastard • João de Aviz
Born April 11, 1357 • Lisbon • Portugal
Died August 14, 1433 (aged 76) • Lisbon • Portugal
Title / Office king (1385-1433), Portugal

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