Eleanor of Viseu
| Eleanor of Viseu | |
|---|---|
Portrait of Eleanor in the Retábulo de Santa Auta, c. 1520-25 | |
| Queen consort of Portugal | |
| Tenure | 28 August 1481 – 25 October 1495 |
| Tenure | 11 November 1477 – 15 November 1477 |
| Born | 2 May 1458 Beja, Portugal |
| Died | 17 November 1525 (aged 67) Palace of Xabregas, Lisbon |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | |
| Issue Detail | Afonso, Prince of Portugal |
| House | Aviz |
| Father | Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu |
| Mother | Beatrice of Portugal |
| Signature | |
Dona Eleanor of Avis (Portuguese: Leonor de Avis [li.uˈnoɾ ðɨ viˈzew]; 2 May 1458 – 17 November 1525), also known as Leonor de Lencastre or Eleanor of Viseu (after her father's title, Duke of Viseu), was a Portuguese infanta (princess) and queen consort of Portugal. She was wife of King John II of Portugal and sister to King Manuel I of Portugal. Eleanor is one of Portugal's more famous queen consorts and is best known as the founder of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, a charitable organization operating since 1498.