John II of Portugal
Portuguese infante
Died when: 40 years 236 days (487 months)Star Sign: Pisces
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John II (Portuguese: João II; [?u'?~w~]; 3 March 1455 – 25 October 1495), called the Perfect Prince (Portuguese: o Príncipe Perfeito), was King of Portugal from 1481 until his death in 1495, and also for a brief time in 1477.
He is known for re-establishing the power of the Portuguese monarchy, reinvigorating the Portuguese economy, and renewing his country's exploration of Africa and Asia.
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