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17 ore fa · May 26, 2024. The Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Tagus River in Lisbon, is more than just a magnificent Neoclassical palace. It is a symbol of Portugal‘s turbulent history, a testament to the power and prestige of its monarchy, and a treasure trove of art and architecture. As both a museum and a functioning ...
5 giorni fa · Signature. Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Franz August Karl Albert Emanuel; [1] 26 August 1819 – 14 December 1861) was the husband of Queen Victoria. As such, he was consort of the British monarch from their marriage on 10 February 1840 until his death in 1861. Victoria granted him the title Prince Consort in 1857.
1 giorno fa · This list contains all European emperors, kings and regent princes and their consorts as well as well-known crown princes since the Middle Ages, whereas the lists are starting with either the beginning of the monarchy or with a change of the dynasty (e.g. England with the Norman king William the Conqueror, Spain with the unification of Castile and Aragon, Sweden with the Vasa dynasty, etc.).
5 giorni fa · Portugal played a leading role in maritime exploration, establishing a colonial empire that included territories in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal, under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, embarked on numerous expeditions in search of new trade routes and territories.
1 giorno fa · In 1640 John IV was proclaimed King of Portugal and the Portuguese Restoration War began. Even before the war's final resolution, the crown established the Overseas Council, conceived in 1642 on the short-lived model of the Council of India (1604–1614), and established in 1643, it was the governing body for most of the Portuguese overseas empire.
1 giorno fa · The Vilafrancada was an attempt by prince Miguel of Portugal to overthrow his father, king John VI.A supporter of absolutism, Miguel sought to overturn the Constitution of 1822, which had been created after a revolution two years prior that, besides creating a constitutional monarchy, also forced (most of) the Portuguese royal family to return to the mother country after more than a decade in ...
3 giorni fa · May 23, 2024 ~ Saad719. The King and Queen of Sweden and the Tsar and Queen of Bulgaria led Royal and Noble Guests from around Europe at the Wedding of Hereditary Prince Hubertus von Saxe-Coburg und Gotha and Kelly Rondestvedt at the St. Morizkirche in Coburg on this day in 2009, 15 years ago.
