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João da Bemposta
Duke of Abrantes (jure uxoris)
D. João of Braganza, Duke of Abrantes jure uxoris (12 June 1726 - 23 October 1780), more commonly known as João da Bemposta, was a legitimized natural son of Infante Francisco, Duke of Beja. A grandson of King Pedro II of Portugal, and thus a member of the House of Braganza, João held various offices during the reigns of his uncle King João V and cousin Queen Maria I.