Marriage and Issue
Isabella and Afonso V were married on 6 May 1447. Both the bride and groom were fifteen. They had three children:
- Infante John, Prince of Portugal (29 January 1451 – 22 April 1455)
- Infanta Joan, Princess of Portugal (6 February 1452 – 12 May 1490): Known as Saint Joan of Portugal or Saint Joan Princess. Canonized in 1693 by Pope Innocent XII.
- John II of Portugal (3 March 1455 – 25 October 1495): Succeeded his father as 13th King of Portugal.
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