O Rei Que Deu Poder ao Marquês de Pombal

During the reign of King José I, Portugal experienced one of the most significant periods in its history. The 1755 earthquake destroyed Lisbon, the city was rebuilt, the Marquis of Pombal gained unprecedented power, and the country underwent some of the greatest reforms of the 18th century. But who truly reigned? Was King José I merely a passive king, or did he support all the major decisions of his minister? In this episode, we analyze the reign of King José I based on the most recent historical research: the Lisbon Earthquake, the reconstruction of the Pombaline Lower Town, the Távora Affair, the expulsion of the Jesuits, the reform of the University of Coimbra, the School of Commerce, the Douro Demarcated Region, the reorganization of the army, and the true role played by the Marquis of Pombal. Far beyond the traditional image of a subdued king, this is the portrait of a monarch whose legacy continues to divide historians. Chapters 00:00 The Tagus Opera House and the 1755 Earthquake 03:48 The Man Behind the Reign 08:40 The Marquis of Pombal 13:35 The Expulsion of the Jesuits 18:58 The Távora Affair 24:45 The Great Reforms of the Kingdom 33:12 The Reconstruction of Lisbon 38:18 The End of the Reign 41:05 The Legacy of King José I 43:20 The Next Episode: Queen Maria I 👍 If you liked the video, please like, subscribe to the channel, and share. This helps us continue telling the History of Portugal in a rigorous and accessible way. #HistoryOfPortugal #KingJoséI #MarquisOfPombal #1755Earthquake #History