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Sebastian of Portugal

1554–1578 · Aviz

King of Portugal from 1557 to 1578. Born at Ribeira Palace. Died at Ksar el-Kebir.

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Reigned

1557–1578

Monarch of Portugal

Also held: King of Portugal and the Algarves

The king who never came back

Sebastian of Portugal invaded Morocco in 1578 and was last seen riding headlong into the enemy lines at Alcácer Quibir. Whether his body was found is uncertain; Portugal passed to Philip II of Spain, and Sebastianism, the belief that he would return, lasted for centuries.

Family

Father: João Manuel, Prince of Portugal
Mother: Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal

Related to

Sebastian of Portugal was the 23× great-grandson of Charlemagne.
Sebastian of Portugal was the second cousin 8 times removed of Victoria.
Sebastian of Portugal was the first cousin twice removed of Louis XIV of France.