Peter IV of Portugal dies, succeeded by Maria II

Historical Context Note

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Peter IV of Portugal dies in the Palace of Queluz, from tuberculosis. He had just succeeded in regaining the throne from his brother, the anti-liberal authoritarian Dom Miguel, for his young daughter Maria II.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Peter IV of Portugal dies, succeeded by Maria II". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18001, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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