Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John II Biography and Timeline

Follow John II through 3 dated historical records for Portugal.

John II, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1481–1494Years on this page

1481

Succession

King · House / House of Avis

Succeeds as King of Portugal, son of Alfonso V

Role range: 1481-1495

1494

Papal Bull

King · Tordessillas · House / House of Avis

Papal bull ratified by Alexander VI

Role range: 1481-1495

Treaty of Tordessillas

King · Tordessillas · House / House of Avis

Papal bull ratified by Alexander VI. Establishes a line of demarcation between Spanish & Portuguese discoveries

Role range: 1481-1495

Records, sources and methodology

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