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D. Joćo II appointed Knight of the Garter

1482

D. Joćo II appointed Knight of the Garter

D. João II (1455-1495) was appointed Knight of the Garter in 1482, succeeding to the vacancy of William Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel.  He was the king who sent Vasco da Gama to India.  His stall plate is to be found at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.

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