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King John I of Castile claimed the Portuguese throne by right of..?

  • Conquest

  • Marriage to Beatrice

  • Election

  • Inheritance from Queen Isabella

Answer

Certainly! King John I of Castile asserted his claim to the Portuguese throne through his marriage to Beatrice, daughter of King Ferdinand I of Portugal. This marriage served as the basis for his argument for succession, providing him with a legitimate connection to the Portuguese royal lineage.
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