She evidently remained closely tied to the royal family for many years, as she also served as governess for Manuel I's second son, Prince Luis (1506-1555).
[1][3] There is evidence to suggest she is the subject of "Justa fue mi perdición," a poem, and later a song, popular in Portugal in the 15th and 16th centuries, that was originally written by her longtime partner João Manuel.
"[4] Rodrigues founded the Convent of Jesus of Setúbal, receiving approval from Pope Innocent VIII on June 15, 1489, by papal bull.
King John II of Portugal initially sponsored the project and commissioned the architect Diogo de Boitaca to design the building.
[3][6] The community became part of a reform movement within the Order of Saint Clare to restore more rigorous restrictions on the ownership of property.