Succession
Succeeds as King of Portugal, son of Manuel I
Role range: 1521-1557
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John III Biography and Timeline
Follow John III through 4 dated historical records for Portugal.
John III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1521–1531Years on this page
1521
1525
Marriage
Marries Catherine, sister of Emperor Charles V
Role range: 1521-1557
1527
Political Support
Supports with France the abolition of piracy in Brazil
Role range: 1521-1557
1531
Inquisition
Introduces the inquisition
Role range: 1521-1557
Records, sources and methodology
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