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Duarte , known in English as Edward and called the Philosopher or the Eloquent , was King of Portugal from 1433 until his death. He was born in Viseu, the son of John I of Portugal and his wife, Philippa of Lancaster. Edward was the oldest member of the "Illustrious Generation" of accomplished royal children who contributed to the development of Portuguese civilization during the 15th century. As a cousin of several English kings, he became a Knight of the Garter. Wikipedia  

✵ 31. October 1391 – 9. September 1438
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“Part 3: Sixteen Recommendations for Skilled Horsemen”

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Section 1: On Being Strong (Chapters I - XXI)
Section 2: On Being Fearless (Chapters I - X)
Section 3: On Being Safe (Chapters I - VII)
Section 4: On Being Quiet (Chapters I - III)
Section 5: On Being at Ease (chap. I - XVI)
Section 6: How to Spur a Horse and the Many Types of Spurs; How to Control a Horse Using a Wooden Stick or Staff (Chapters I - II)
Section 7: Remarks on the Dangers of Riding and How to Avoid Them
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“The three things that lead men, by grace of God, to achieve all the good during this life and the next, are: to have the will to do everything virtuously and faithfully toward God and men; to have sufficient strength in their bodies and hearts to be able to do all difficult things and to oppose and cope with all adversities; and to be knowledgeable through experience of the things that belong their status and professions […]”

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Part I

“[…] we very much praise this art [riding] because a healthy man, with strong will, if he does nor get fat, is able to keep his skill as he ages, which does not happen with most arts.”

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Part I

“And I think that if everybody maintains a strong determination and will, only very few would not be able to become reasonable horsemen through lack of the minimal physical condition.”

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Part II

“It is also well known that good horses bring happiness to the heart of the riders, if they are at least reasonably skilled.”

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Part I

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