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The Woman Behind Portugalās Age of Discovery
Uncovering Portugalās Past: The Story of Philippa of Lancaster Author Isabel Stillwell
On February 11, 1387, the people of Porto celebrated Philippa of Lancaster, the first and only English princess to become Queen of Portugal. Daughter of John of Gaunt, Philippa was proud of her Plantagenet lineage (the āRed Roseā) and became the mother of Henry the Navigator and the āIllustrious Generation.ā These children would go on to explore new lands, forever changing Portugalās destiny. Philippaās only daughter would become the powerful Duchess of Burgundy, further shaping European history.
In this insightful event, bestselling author Isabel Stilwell explores Philippaās remarkable legacy, one of unwavering faith and determination that left a lasting impact on Portugal and the world.
āØ Watch now to uncover the fascinating story of Philippa of Lancaster and gain a deeper understanding of Portugalās rich cultural heritage.
š¢ Want to be part of future events? We host a range of informative webinars on everything you need to know about moving to and settling in Portugalāfrom expert advice on visas and property to language and culture sessions that help you make the most of life in Portugal. Subscribe and stay updated on upcoming events! - expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on
š Buy the book - https://www.livroshorizonte.pt/produto/philippa-of-lancaster/
00:00 About the author & why she wrote the book
05:20 Depiction of Phillipa of Lancaster
07:21 Philippa's significance as the only English princess to become queen of Portugal
09:04 The world's longest treaty still in use (650 years last year)
10:50 The mixed feelings the Portuguese have towards the English
13:05 Philippa's upbringing and education at her father's court
15:27 Philippa's marriage to King John I and their children
19:11 Decision to invade Ceuta
21:20 Phillipa's son Edward - a writer and an intellectual
25:30 The princesā letters to the court on the invasion
28:14 Phillipa's daughter Isabel
31:10 Reflection on Philippa's death and the legacy she left behind
32:46 Places associated with Philippa - Ćbidos
33:37 Places associated with Philippa - Sintra
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*ABOUT EXPATS PORTUGAL*āÆ
expatsportugal.com
Since 2005, Expats Portugal has been assisting people in finding the information, contacts & support they need to migrate to, settle in, & enjoy Portugal!
Having already been through the process ourselves, our team is keen to assist in making the process smoother, help you avoid costly mistakes, & get the most out of Portugal, sooner!
Through our many years of experience, we've built & continue to grow our excellent network of trusted professionals; bringing you the most reliable & up-to-date advice, as well as negotiating exclusive discounts on your behalf. We enjoy sharing our contacts, knowledge & experience to offer extra support in all aspects of moving to Portugal.
*COMMUNITY* - Our network of 14k+ members come from all over the globe, all united by our interest in & love for Portugal. We connect through our community forum & events.
*SUPPORT & INFORMATION* - In addition to the wealth of information on our YouTube channel, you can ask questions & search through thousands of useful forum posts to find all you need. Everything from: country specific information such as, moving to Portugal from the USA, D7, D8 & Golden Visas, Portuguese citizenship & residency, tax in Portugal, NHR tax breaks, buying & renting property, the best places to live, retiring in Portugal, healthcare & medical insurance, Brits in Portugal & so much more! - expatsportugal.com/community
*EXTRA SUPPORT* - You don't have to struggle through this alone! Book an online personal consultation - expatsportugal.com/join-us
*EVENTS* - Online & in person events to get you the expert information you need & the opportunity to make new friends in Portugal & worldwide - expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on
*KEEP UPDATED* - Join our community &/or mailing list - expatsportugal.com
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The Woman Behind Portugalās Age of Discovery
Uncovering Portugalās Past: The Story of Philippa of Lancaster Author Isabel Stillwell
On February 11, 1387, the people of Porto celebrated Philippa of Lancaster, the first and only English princess to become Queen of Portugal. Daughter of John of Gaunt, Philippa was proud of her Plantagenet lineage (the āRed Roseā) and became the mother of Henry the Navigator and the āIllustrious Generation.ā These children would go on to explore new lands, forever changing Portugalās destiny. Philippaās only daughter would become the powerful Duchess of Burgundy, further shaping European history.
In this insightful event, bestselling author Isabel Stilwell explores Philippaās remarkable legacy, one of unwavering faith and determination that left a lasting impact on Portugal and the world.
āØ Watch now to uncover the fascinating story of Philippa of Lancaster and gain a deeper understanding of Portugalās rich cultural heritage.
š¢ Want to be part of future events? We host a range of informative webinars on everything you need to know about moving to and settling in Portugalāfrom expert advice on visas and property to language and culture sessions that help you make the most of life in Portugal. Subscribe and stay updated on upcoming events! - expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on
š Buy the book - https://www.livroshorizonte.pt/produto/philippa-of-lancaster/
00:00 About the author & why she wrote the book
05:20 Depiction of Phillipa of Lancaster
07:21 Philippa's significance as the only English princess to become queen of Portugal
09:04 The world's longest treaty still in use (650 years last year)
10:50 The mixed feelings the Portuguese have towards the English
13:05 Philippa's upbringing and education at her father's court
15:27 Philippa's marriage to King John I and their children
19:11 Decision to invade Ceuta
21:20 Phillipa's son Edward - a writer and an intellectual
25:30 The princesā letters to the court on the invasion
28:14 Phillipa's daughter Isabel
31:10 Reflection on Philippa's death and the legacy she left behind
32:46 Places associated with Philippa - Ćbidos
33:37 Places associated with Philippa - Sintra
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Love our channel? You can also support us by becoming a YouTube member - youtube.com/channel/UCONoNEVBaAyCFcY6QpaFvbA/join
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
*ABOUT EXPATS PORTUGAL*āÆ
expatsportugal.com
Since 2005, Expats Portugal has been assisting people in finding the information, contacts & support they need to migrate to, settle in, & enjoy Portugal!
Having already been through the process ourselves, our team is keen to assist in making the process smoother, help you avoid costly mistakes, & get the most out of Portugal, sooner!
Through our many years of experience, we've built & continue to grow our excellent network of trusted professionals; bringing you the most reliable & up-to-date advice, as well as negotiating exclusive discounts on your behalf. We enjoy sharing our contacts, knowledge & experience to offer extra support in all aspects of moving to Portugal.
*COMMUNITY* - Our network of 14k+ members come from all over the globe, all united by our interest in & love for Portugal. We connect through our community forum & events.
*SUPPORT & INFORMATION* - In addition to the wealth of information on our YouTube channel, you can ask questions & search through thousands of useful forum posts to find all you need. Everything from: country specific information such as, moving to Portugal from the USA, D7, D8 & Golden Visas, Portuguese citizenship & residency, tax in Portugal, NHR tax breaks, buying & renting property, the best places to live, retiring in Portugal, healthcare & medical insurance, Brits in Portugal & so much more! - expatsportugal.com/community
*EXTRA SUPPORT* - You don't have to struggle through this alone! Book an online personal consultation - expatsportugal.com/join-us
*EVENTS* - Online & in person events to get you the expert information you need & the opportunity to make new friends in Portugal & worldwide - expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on
*KEEP UPDATED* - Join our community &/or mailing list - expatsportugal.com
#PhilippaOfLancaster #PortugueseHistory #PortugalCulture #History #expatcommunity #expatexperts #expatguide #expatlife #expatliving #expatriatelife #expatriates #expats #expatsinportugal #expattips #livingineurope #digitalnomads #digitalnomadvisa #livinginportugal #movingtoportugal #portugal #portugalnews #portugalcitizenship #portugalgoldenvisa #portugalimmigrationnews #portugalimmigrationupdate #portugaljobseekervisa #portugalpassport #portugalvisa #portugalworkpermit #portugalworkvisa #portugalproperty #retireearly #retireearlyandtravel
