Juan Núñez de Prado (grand master of Calatrava)
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Juan Núñez de Prado (Portuguese: João Nunes de Prado; died 1355), illegitimate son of Infanta Blanche of Portugal and a Portuguese nobleman named Pedro Nunes Carpinteyro,[1] was a nobleman in the 14th century who became Master of the Order of Calatrava in 1325 after leading a revolt against the former Master. There was a prolonged dispute before his position was recognized. After he fell out of favor with King Peter of Castile he was removed from office and murdered.
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Juan Núñez de Prado | |
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Died | 1355 |
Nationality | Castilian |
Occupation | Nobleman |
Known for | Master of the Order of Calatrava |
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