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Royal Revenge in Medieval Portugal Author: I ve spent half a century (yikes) writing for radio and print mostly print. I hope to be still tapping the keys as I take my last breath. King Alfonso IV of Portugal (1291-1357) was known as “the brave.” His son, Dom Pedro, was heir to the throne and he had the misfortune of falling in love with a woman of whom his father did not approve. A Typical Royal Family The monarchy in Portugal in the Middle Ages was rife with squabbling, infighting, and jealousy, just like a proper royal family should be. In addition, there was so much bed-hopping going on that it’s difficult to keep track of who was married to whom and who was engaged in extramarital romping. ....