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Maternal Family Tree: Inês Castro 1325-1355
In 1325 Inês Castro was born illegitimately to [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro (age 35) and his mistress Aldonça Lourenço de Valadares.
In 1342 [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro (age 52) died.
In or before 1350 Peter I King Portugal (age 29) and Inês Castro (age 24) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. There is some uncertainty as to whether they were married. He announced their marriage in 1357 after he succeeded, and after her death, thereby ensuring their children were legitimate. He the son of Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal (age 58) and Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 56).
In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy died.
In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 29) and Inês Castro (age 25). He died aged less than one years old.
In 1352 [her son] John Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 31) and Inês Castro (age 27).
In 1352 [her son] King John I of Portugal was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 31) and Inês Castro (age 27) at Lisbon [Map]. He married 2nd February 1387 his half fourth cousin Philippa of Lancaster Queen Consort Portugal, daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster, and had issue.
In 1353 [her son] Denis Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 32) and Inês Castro (age 28).
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1354 [her daughter] Beatrice Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal (age 33) and Inês Castro (age 29). She married her second cousin Sancho Alfonso Ivrea and had issue.
On 7th January 1355 Inês Castro (age 30) was murdered on the orders of her husband's (age 34) father Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal (age 63) who didn't approve of their marriage, or relationship. He, Peter, subsequently captured two of the murderers and had them executed.