Portugal Restoration of Independence Day

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Portugal Restoration of Independence Day Facts & Quotes

• D. João Duque de Bragança, descendant of King D. Manuel III, was proclaimed the new King of Portugal.
• During the Spanish reign over Portugal, the Spanish crown was overtaxing the Portuguese and leaving their colonies unprotected.
• The Portuguese Restoration War lasted until 1668 until Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Lisbon.
• Betweeen 1808 and 1821, Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Portugal but when Brazil declares independence in 1822, it is shifted back to Lisbon.
• Every war when it comes, or before it comes, is represented not as a war but as an act of self-defense against a homicidal maniac. - George Orwell, English novelist and writer

Portugal Restoration of Independence Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtag #PortugalRestorationIndependence, #1640Revolution and #IndependenceforPortugal.
• Read a book about Portugal’s long history. Some of our favourites are: Portugal: A Companion History, The History of Portugal, and The Portuguese Empire 1415-1808: A World on the Move.
• Visit the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos in Lisbon, Portugal. It is steeped in history and was built in the 15th century. It features a grand, gothic style monastery and is considered one of Portugal’s greatest historical figures.

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