The Portuguese crown is taken by Sebastian I, who succeeds to the throne on the death of his grandfather, John III. Since Sebastian is only three years old, his mother, Joanna of Austria, daughter of Charles V, takes the role of Regent.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Sebastian I succeeds to the throne of Portugal". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14943, accessed 05 May 2024.]
