Branca (1259–1321)

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Branca (1259–1321)

Abbess of Lorvano. Born on February 25, 1259, in Guimaraes; died on April 17, 1321, in Burgos; daughter ofBeatrice of Castile and Leon (1242–1303) and Alphonso III, king of Portugal (r. 1248–1279).

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