Kingdom of Portugal

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Kingdom of Portugal

1139 – 1910
 

Flag Coat of arms
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem
O Hino da Carta (from 1834)
Location of Portugal
The Kingdom of Portugal in 1561
Capital Lisbon¹
Language(s) Portuguese
Religion Roman Catholic
Government Monarchy
King
 - 1139-1185 Afonso I
 - 1908-1910 Manuel II
History
 - Established 26 July, 1139
 - Peninsular War 1808-1814
 - Brazilian suzerainty 1815
 - Brazilian independence October 12, 1822
 - Revolution 5 October, 1910
Currency Real (from 1433)
¹ Capital moved to Rio de Janeiro 1808-1815 and during the first dinasty was located at Coimbra from 1139 to 1255.

The Kingdom of Portugal was a monarchy in the Iberian Peninsula, in Europe, that existed from 1139 to 1910, being replaced by the Portuguese First Republic. The realm possessed what was known as the Portuguese Empire since 1415, traditionally referring to its vast colonies, that passed under control of the Republic until 1999.

Main article: History of Portugal

The Second County of Portugal (1093-1139), successor to the First County of Portugal (868-1071), became a kingdom on 26 July 1139 when Afonso I was proclaimed king of Portugal.

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House of Braganza (1640 - 1910)

House of Braganza-Wettin (1853 - 1910)

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