Afonso VI of Portugal
(1643-1683)
King of Portugal from 1656 to 1683
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Afonso VI (Portuguese pronunciation: 21 August 1643 – 12 September 1683), known as "the Victorious" (o Vitorioso), 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.
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21 August 1643 Ribeira Palace, Lisbon, Portugal
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| Died |
12 September 1683 (aged 40) Sintra Palace, Sintra, Portugal
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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Maria Francisca of Savoy 1646-1683 · Queen of Portugal from 1666 to 1668 and again in 1683 · m. 1666; div. 1668
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