Panteão da Dinastia de Bragança no Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora em Lisboa, Portugal 🇵🇹

🇵🇹 The House of Braganza was the fourth and last dynasty of Portuguese kings, ruling Portugal from 1640 until the proclamation of the republic in 1910. In Brazil, the family was in power throughout the entire Imperial period, represented by Dom Pedro I and Dom Pedro II. The dynasty gained the throne in 1640 with Dom João IV, ending 60 years of Spanish rule and restoring Portugal's independence. The family had roots in the Portuguese medieval nobility, descending from King Dom João I through the House of Avis. Among the most important monarchs of the dynasty are: Dom João IV (The Restorer), the first monarch of the dynasty, responsible for the War of Acclamation; Dom João V (The Magnanimous): Known for his reign of great wealth derived from Brazilian gold, which financed works such as the Mafra Convent; Dona Maria I: The first reigning queen of Portugal, who transferred the court to Brazil in 1808; King John VI: Ruled the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves from Rio de Janeiro; Pedro I (Brazil) / Pedro IV (Portugal): Declared the Independence of Brazil in 1822 and later abdicated the Brazilian throne in favor of his son to secure the Portuguese crown for his daughter; Pedro II: The last emperor of Brazil, whose long and stable reign lasted until the Proclamation of the Republic in 1889. Brazilian Branch and Legacy: The Brazilian branch of the family begins when Prince Regent John VI arrives in Brazil in 1808. The dynasty's legacy shaped the political, cultural, and architectural history of both countries. The Pantheon of the Braganza Dynasty, created in 1855, is located within the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, where it was formerly a refectory, and houses the remains of most of these monarchs and their consorts.