At 13 years of age he became page to Queen Leonor. At age 16, he married Leonor de Alvim, a rich young widow. Three children were born to the union, two boys who died early in life, and a girl, Beatriz, who married Afonso, son of King John I and founder of the House of Aviz.
At 13 years of age he became page to Queen Leonor. At age 16, he married Leonor de Alvim a rich young widow T,hree children were born to the union, two boys who died early in life, and a girl, Beatriz, who married Af.on.so, son of King John I and founder of the House of Aviz