Restoration of Independence

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AKA Name	Restauração da Independência, Restauração da Independência
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on05:16	#Portugal
Related Hashtags	#Portugal
2022 Date	1 December 2022
2023 Date	1 December 2023

2022 Holidays & Dates

		Portugal & Common Holidays
		Misc. & Int'l. Observances
		Christian Holidays

Restoration of Independence in 2022

Thursday, 1 Dec

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Restoration of Independence History

Restoration of Independence Day in Portugal commemorates regained independence from Spain. Led by Portuguese nobles, on 1 December 1640, the revolt against the Spanish dynasty began. In 1580, when Portugal's only remaining prince died, the Spanish prince, Phillip II, overtook the country. The Spanish dynasty then ruled Portugal for 60 years until the revolt began in 1640.

Restoration of Independence Day is celebrated annually on 1 December. Since 2012, this holiday is no longer a public holiday as Portugal was forced to drop several public holidays in order to adhere to austerity measures.

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— Tavres69 (@tavres69) December 1, 2022

The celebrations of Portugal's Independence Restoration Day 🇵🇹 🎺 26 Philharmonic Bands from all over the country! 🗓 December 1st 📍 Avenida da Liberdade ⏰️ Staring at 3pm #Lisbon #Portugal https://t.co/FRMuBmlZfn
— Based In Lisbon📍 (@basedinlisbon) November 30, 2022

Restoration of Independence Facts & Quotes

D. João Duque de Braganza, 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.
Between 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-defence against a homicidal maniac. - George Orwell, English novelist and writer

Restoration of Independence 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.

Restoration of Independence - References and Related Sites

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