António Prior of Crato Royalty
António, Prior of Crato (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈtɔniu]; 1531 – 26 August 1595; sometimes called The Determined, The Fighter or The Independentist), was a grandson of King Manuel I of Portugal, claimant of the Portuguese throne during the 1580 dynastic crisis. According to some historians, he was King of Portugal as António I of Portugal during 33 days in 1580. After the crowning of Philip II of Spain as King of Portugal, he claimed the throne until 1583. He was a disciple of Bartholomew of Braga.
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| To | 1582 |
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