Manuel II of Portugal
Last King of Portugal from 1908 to 1910 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dom Manuel II[2] (15 November 1889 – 2 July 1932), "the Patriot" (Portuguese: "o Patriota") or "the Unfortunate" ("o Desventurado"), was the last King of Portugal, ascending the throne after the assassination of his father, King Carlos I, and his elder brother, Luís Filipe, the Prince Royal. Before ascending the throne he held the title of Duke of Beja. His reign ended with the fall of the monarchy during the 5 October 1910 revolution, and Manuel lived the rest of his life in exile in Twickenham, Middlesex, England.
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Manuel II | |
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King of Portugal | |
Reign | 1 February 1908 – 5 October 1910 |
Acclamation | 6 May 1908 |
Predecessor | Carlos I |
Successor | Monarchy abolished |
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Born | (1889-11-15)15 November 1889 Belém Palace, Lisbon, Portugal |
Died | 2 July 1932(1932-07-02) (aged 42) Fulwell, Middlesex, England |
Burial | 2 August 1932 |
Spouse | |
House | Braganza[1] |
Father | Carlos I of Portugal |
Mother | Princess Amélie d’Orléans |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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