He started the Age of Portuguese Expansion and formed the world’s oldest alliance with England by marrying Philippa of Lancaster, creating an Alliance that still stands today.
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Also known as DaStarchild. He is a creator exploring ancient history, philosophy, and spirituality. Filip is a free-spirited documentarist that travels around the world to discover himself and the mysteries of life.
"As Within, So Without"
Filip Strüven
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