Catherine of Portugal facts for kids
Catherine of Portugal (born November 26, 1436, in Lisbon, Portugal; died June 17, 1463) was a Portuguese princess, also known as the Infanta Catarina. She was the daughter of King Edward of Portugal.
Catherine spent most of her life and passed away at the Convent of Saint Claire.
Who Was Catherine of Portugal?
Catherine was a princess, meaning she was the daughter of a king. Her father was Edward of Portugal, who ruled Portugal as its king. Being an "Infanta" was a special title given to princesses in Portugal and Spain.
Catherine was born in Lisbon, which is the capital city of Portugal. She lived during the 15th century, a time when kings and queens played a very important role in how countries were run.
Life at the Convent
Catherine lived much of her life in a place called the Convent of Saint Claire. A convent is a building where religious women, often called nuns, live together. They dedicate their lives to prayer and serving their community. Living in a convent was a common choice for royal women in those times, sometimes for religious reasons or sometimes because it offered a peaceful and protected life.
Catherine passed away in 1463, at the age of 26.
See also
In Spanish: Catalina de Portugal (1436-1463) para niños
