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Manuel I of Portugal , also known as the Fortunate , was born on May 31, 1469, in Lisbon, Portugal . He was a member of the House of Aviz and served as the Duke of Beja and Viseu before becoming the King of Portugal in 1495, succeeding his cousin John II . Manuel I had multiple occupations, including writer and King .
Manuel was the son of Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu , and Beatrice of Portugal . He held Portuguese nationality and citizenship .
Throughout his life, Manuel I had several children, including Maria of Portugal, Duchess of Viseu , Isabella, Princess of Asturias (1851-1931) , Eleanor of Austria , and John III of Portugal . He was also the father of several other notable Portuguese figures, including Henry, King of Portugal, Beatrice of Portugal, Duchess of Savoy, and Miguel da Paz, Prince of Portugal, among others .
Manuel I of Portugal founded CTT Correios de Portugal, S.A. and received the Order of Saint Anne award . He died on December 13, 1521, in Lisbon, Portugal .
