Person:Afonso VI of Portugal (1)
Afonso VI of Portugal
b.21 Aug 1643
d.12 Sep 1683
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Teodósio _____, Prince of Brazil1634 - 1653
  2. Joana _____, Princess of Beira1635 - 1653
  3. Catherine of Braganza1638 - 1705
  4. Afonso VI of Portugal1643 - 1683
  5. Peter II of Portugal1648 - 1706
Spouse and Children
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m. 1666
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Facts and Events
Name Afonso VI of Portugal
Gender Male
Birth[1] 21 Aug 1643
Marriage 1666 to Maria Francisca of Savoy
Annulment 1667 from Maria Francisca of Savoy
Death[1] 12 Sep 1683
Reference Number? Q691168?


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Afonso VI (; 21 August 164312 September 1683), known as "the Victorious", was the second King of Portugal of the House of Braganza from 1656 until his death. He was initially under the regency of his mother, Luisa of Medina-Sidonia, until 1662, when he removed her to a convent and took power with the help of his favourite, the Count of Castelo Melhor.

Afonso's reign saw the end of the Restoration War (1640–68) and Spain's recognition of Portugal's independence. He also negotiated a French alliance through his marriage. However, the king was physically and mentally weak. In 1668, his brother Pedro conspired to have him declared incapable of ruling, and took supreme de facto power as regent, although nominally Afonso was still sovereign. Queen Marie Françoise, Afonso's wife, received an annulment and subsequently married Pedro. Afonso spent the rest of his life and reign practically a prisoner.

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References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Afonso VI of Portugal, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.
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