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Died on this day in 1938 aged 66 Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark (my toy,wikipedia). Father of Marina, who married George, who was the son of George V. Also grandson of Christian, father of Alexandra, wife of Edward VII. Nicholas helped organise the 1896 Olympics in Athens, the first to be held since 393.

Born on this day in 1263 to King Afonso III of Portugal, Afonso of Portugal (my toy,wikipedia). Husband of Violante, grand-daughter of Ferdinand, father of Eleanor, wife of Edward I. Does not appear to have done anything interesting.