Joseph, Prince Of Beira

Joseph of Braganza (full name: ''José Francisco Xavier de Paula Domingos António Agostinho Anastácio de Bragança'', Pron. IPA //), ( August 20 1761 - September 11 1788 ), was Duke Of Braganza , Prince Of Beira , Prince Of Brazil and Heir Presumptive to the throne of Portugal as the oldest son of Queen Maria I Of Portugal and her King Consort Peter III Of Portugal .

Joseph was born at the Palace of Ajuda near Lisbon . On February 21 1777 , when he was 15 years old, he married his 30-year-old aunt Maria Francisca Benedita . They had no children.

Joseph died at the age of 27 of Smallpox . Upon Joseph's death, his younger brother John became heir to the throne.

Joseph is buried in the national pantheon at the Monastery Of São Vicente De Fora in Lisbon.

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