Jaime, Duke of Braganza

Jaime (James) was the fourth Duke of Braganza.

He was duke's Fernando II of Braganza (1430-e.1483) older son, who was executed for treason by order of King John II of Portugal. James and his young brothers fled to Castille and returned to Portugal only when the king died (1495).

As James mother was Infanta Isabella, sister of the new King Manuel I, he was sworn Prince of Portugal when the king traveled to Castille and was yet childless.

He married twice:

• in 1500, with Eleonor of Mendoza (daughter of the spanish 3rd Duke of Medina Sidonia) who died in 1512 - they had:
  • • Isabel of Braganza, who married Infante Duarte, Duke of Guimarães, King Manuel I sixth son;
    • Teodosius I, 5th Duke of Braganza

• and in 1520, with Joana de Mendoça a portuguese noble woman, from whom he had 8 children, the most know are:
  • • Constantino of Braganza, 7th Viceroy of India;
    • Teotónio of Braganza, Archbishop of Évora;
    • Eugenie of Braganza, married her cousin Francisco de Melo, 2nd Marquis of Ferreira.

James had also two natural daughters.

Nobility Titels

4th Duke of Braganza, 2nd Duke of Guimarães, 3rd Marquis of Vila Viçosa, 11th Count of Barcelos, 8th Count of Ourém, 5th Count of Arraiolos and 5th Count of Neiva.