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Encyclopedia > Peter II of Portugal
Portuguese Royalty
House of Braganza

John IV
Children include
   Teodósio, Prince of Brazil
   Princess Joan
   Princess Catherine
   Prince Afonso
   Prince Peter
Afonso VI
Peter II
Children include
   Princess Isabel Luísa
   Prince John
   Francis, Duke of Beja
   Prince Anthony
   Prince Manuel
   Princess Francisca Josefa
   Luísa, Duchess of Cadaval (natural daughter)
   Joseph, Archbishop of Braga (natural son)
John V
Children include
   Princess Barbara
   Prince Joseph
   Prince Peter
Joseph
Children include
   Princess Maria Francisca
   Princess Maria Ana
   Princess Maria Francisca Doroteia
   Princess Maria Francisca Benedita
Maria I and Peter III
Children include
   Joseph, Prince of Beira
   Prince John
   Princess Maria Ana
John VI
Children include
   Maria Teresa, Princess of Beira
   Princess Maria Isabel
   Prince Pedro
   Princess Maria Francisca
   Princess Isabel Maria
   Prince Michael
   Princess Maria da Assunção
   Princess Ana de Jesus
Peter IV (I of Brazil)
Children include
   Princess Maria da Glória
   Januária, Princess Imperial of Brazil
   Francisca, Princess of Brazil
   Peter II of Brazil
Michael
Children include
   Miguel II, Duke of Braganza
Maria II and Ferdinand II
Children include
   Prince Peter
   Prince Louis
   John, Duke of Beja
   Princess Maria Ana
   Princess Antónia
   Augustus, Duke of Coimbra

Peter II (Portuguese Pedro, pron. IPA /'pe.ðɾu/), the Pacific (Port. o Pacífico) – (April 26, 1648December 9, 1706), Regent (16681683) and 23rd (or 24th according to some historians) King of Portugal (16831706). Peter II of Portugal This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Peter II of Portugal This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The House of Bragança (pron. ... Image File history File links Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... John IV of Portugal (Portuguese: João IV de Portugal pron. ... Teodósio of Braganza or Teodósio of Portugal was a Portuguese Prince son of John IV of Portugal (first king of the House of Braganza) and his wife Luiza de Guzman (Luísa de Gusmão). ... Joan of Portugal or Joan of Braganza (Portuguese: Joana) was a Portuguese Princess daughter of John IV, King of Portugal (the first of the House of Braganza) and his wife Luiza de Guzman (Luísa de Gusmão). ... Catherine of Braganza. ... Afonso VI (English Alphonzo or Alphonse), or Affonso (Old Portuguese), (August 12, 1643 - September 12, 1683) was the twenty-second (or twenty-third according to some historians) King of Portugal, the second of the House of Braganza, known as the Victorious (Port. ... Afonso VI (English Alphonzo or Alphonse), or Affonso (Old Portuguese), (August 12, 1643 - September 12, 1683) was the twenty-second (or twenty-third according to some historians) King of Portugal, the second of the House of Braganza, known as the Victorious (Port. ... Isabel Luísa Josefa (Lisbon, January 6, 1668-Palhavã, October 21, 1690), Isabel Louise Josepha in English, was a Portuguese princess and the sole daughter of King Peter II of Portugal and his first wife and sister-in-law Marie-Françoise of Savoy. ... John V (Portuguese João pron. ... Francis of Braganza or Francis of Portugal (Portuguese: Francisco), 7th Duke of Beja was a Portuguese Prince son of Peter II, King of Portugal and his wife Marie-Françoise of Savoy. ... Anthony of Portugal or Anthony of Braganza (Portuguese: António) was a Portuguese Prince son of Peter II, King of Portugal and his wife Marie-Françoise of Savoy. ... Manuel of Braganza or Manuel of Portugal (English: Emmanuel) was a Portuguese Prince son of Peter II, King of Portugal and his wife Marie-Sophie of Neuburg. ... Francisca Josefa of Braganza (Lisbon, January 30, 1699-Lisbon, July 15, 1736) was a Portuguese princess and the last of eight daughters of King Peter II of Portugal and his second wife Marie Sophie of Neuburg. ... Luísa of Portugal, Duchess of Cadaval (English: Louise; Lisbon, January 9, 1679-Évora, December 23, 1732) was a natural daughter of Portuguese King Peter II and a Portuguese lady named Maria da Cruz Mascarenhas. ... José of Braganza, Archbishop of Braga (English: Joseph; Lisbon, May 6, 1703-Ponte de Lima, June 3, 1756) was a natural son of Portuguese King Peter II and a Portuguese lady named Francisca Clara da Silva. ... John V (Portuguese João pron. ... Maria Bárbara of Bragança, queen of Spain Barbara of Braganza, Princess of Portugal and Queen of Spain (December 4, 1711 - August 27, 1758), was the eldest daughter of King John V of Portugal and his wife, Mary Anne Josepha of Austria. ... Joseph I (Portuguese José), the Reformer (Port. ... Peter III of Portugal (Portuguese Pedro) (July 5, 1717 - May 25, 1786) became King Consort of Portugal on the succession of his wife and niece queen Maria I in 1777, and ruled with her until his death. ... Joseph I (Portuguese José), the Reformer (Port. ... Mary I Frances or Maria I Francisca (pron. ... Maria Ana Francisca Josefa of Braganza (English: Mary Anne Francis Josepha) was a Portuguese princess daughter of King Joseph I of Portugal and his wife Marianne Victoria of Borbón. ... Maria Francisca Doroteia of Braganza (English: Mary Francis Dorothea) was a Portuguese infanta daughter of King Joseph I of Portugal and his wife Marianne Victoria of Borbón. ... Maria Francisca Benedita of Braganza (English: Mary Francis Bennedicta) was a Portuguese infanta daughter of King Joseph I of Portugal and his wife Marianne Victoria of Borbón. ... Mary I Frances or Maria I Francisca (pron. ... Peter III of Portugal (Portuguese Pedro) (July 5, 1717 - May 25, 1786) became King Consort of Portugal on the succession of his wife and niece queen Maria I in 1777, and ruled with her until his death. ... Joseph of Braganza (full name: José Francisco Xavier de Paula Domingos António Agostinho Anastácio de Bragança), Duke of Braganza, Prince of Beira, Prince of Brazil and presumptive heir to the throne of Portugal as the oldest son of Queen Maria I of Portugal and her King consort... John VI (Portuguese João, pron. ... Mariana Vitória Josefa or Maria Ana Vitória Josefa was a Portuguese infanta daughter of Quenn Maria I of Portugal and his king consort Peter III of Portugal. ... John VI (Portuguese João, pron. ... Maria Teresa of Braganza (English: Mary Theresa; Ajuda, Lisbon, April 29, 1793-Trieste, January 17, 1874) was a Portuguese princess heir to the throne of Portugal between 1793 and 1795 when his younger brother António Pio of Braganza was born. ... Maria Isabel of Braganza (Queluz, May 19, 1797-Madrid, November 29, 1818) was a Portuguese infanta daughter of King John VI of Portugal and his wife Carlota Joaquina of Borbón. ... Pedro I of Brazil (pron. ... Maria Francisca de Assis of Braganza (English: Mary Francis of Assisi; Queluz, April 22, 1800-Gosport, September 4, 1834) was a Portuguese infanta daughter of King John VI of Portugal and his wife Carlota Joaquina of Borbón. ... Isabel Maria of Braganza and Borbón (pron. ... Miguel of Portugal (English: Michael), the Traditionalist (Port. ... Maria da Assunção of Braganza (English: Mary of Assumption; Queluz, June 25, 1805-Santarém, January 7, 1834) was a Portuguese infanta daughter of King John VI of Portugal and his wife Carlota Joaquina of Borbón. ... Ana de Jesus Maria of Braganza (Mafra, October 23, 1806-Rome, June 22, 1857) was a Portuguese infanta and last daughter of King John VI of Portugal and his wife Carlota Joaquina of Borbón. ... Pedro I of Brazil (pron. ... Maria II da Glória, (pron. ... Januária Maria of Braganza (Rio de Janeiro, March 11, 1822-Nice, March 13, 1901) was a Brazilian princess and Portuguese infanta daughter of Peter I of Brazil and IV of Portugal and his wife Maria Leopoldina, Archduchess of Austria. ... Francisca Carolina of Braganza (Rio de Janeiro, August 2, 1824-Paris, March 27, 1898) was a Brazilian princess and Portuguese infanta daughter of Peter I of Brazil and IV of Portugal and his first wife Maria Leopoldina, Archduchess of Austria. ... Dom Pedro IIs family Dom Pedro II and President Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia Exposition, 1876 Dom Pedro II in his old age Dom Pedro II of Brazil Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil (December 2, 1825 – December 5, 1891) was the second and final Brazilian Emperor. ... Miguel of Portugal (English: Michael), the Traditionalist (Port. ... Miguel II of Bragança (pron. ... Maria II da Glória, (pron. ... Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (October 29, 1819 - December 15, 1885) was consort king of Portugal following his marriage to Queen Maria II in 1836. ... Pedro V of Portugal (pron. ... Luis I, King of Portugal (October 31, 1838 – October 19, 1889) was the second son of Maria II da Glória and Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. ... John of Braganza (Portuguese: João, pron. ... Maria Ana of Braganza (Lisbon, August 21, 1843-Dresden, February 5, 1884) was a Portuguese infanta daughter of Queen Maria II of Portugal and her King consort Ferdinand II of Portugal. ... Antónia of Braganza (Lisbon, February 17, 1845-Sigmaringen, December 27, 1913) was a Portuguese infanta of the House of Braganza, daughter of Queen Maria II of Portugal and her King consort Ferdinand II of Portugal. ... Augustus of Braganza (Portuguese: Augusto; Lisbon, November 4, 1847-Lisbon, September 26, 1889) was a Portuguese infante son of Queen Maria II of Portugal and his King consort Ferdinand II of Portugal. ... Pronunciation refers to: the way a word or a language is usually spoken; the manner in which someone utters a word. ... The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a system of phonetic notation devised by linguists to accurately and uniquely represent each of the wide variety of sounds (phones or phonemes) used in spoken human language. ... Portuguese ( (help· info)) is an Iberian Romance language originated in Portugal and Galicia, which is now the main language also of Angola, Brazil, Mozambique, Cape Verde and several other African and Asian nations, and an important second language in many other countries. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... // Events January 17 - Englands Long Parliament passes the Vote of No Address, breaking off negotiations with King Charles I and thereby setting the scene for the second phase of the English Civil War. ... 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The second son of João IV, he was appointed regent for his insane brother, Afonso VI, in 1668, shortly after Spanish recognition of Portugal's independence. Peter first locked his brother away, but came to the throne in his own right after Afonso's death in 1683. Around this time, the discovery of silver mines in Brazil enlarged Peter's treasury to the extent that he was able to dismiss the Cortes in 1697 and rule without its revenue grants for the rest of his reign. John IV of Portugal (Portuguese: João IV de Portugal pron. ... Afonso VI (English Alphonzo or Alphonse), or Affonso (Old Portuguese), (August 12, 1643 - September 12, 1683) was the twenty-second (or twenty-third according to some historians) King of Portugal, the second of the House of Braganza, known as the Victorious (Port. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Atomic mass 107. ... ...


Initially Peter supported France in the War of Spanish Succession (1702 - 1715), but on May 16, 1703, Portugal and Britain signed the famous Methuen Treaty. This trade accord granted mutual commercial privileges for Portuguese wine and English textile traders and would later give Britain huge clout in the Portuguese economy. This was followed in December 1703 by a military alliance between Portugal, Austria and Great Britain for an invasion of Spain. Portuguese and Allied forces had captured and then been expelled from Madrid. Charles II was the last Habsburg King of Spain. ... Events March 8 - William III died; Princess Anne Stuart becomes Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... // Events July 24 - Spanish treasure fleet of ten ships under admiral Ubilla leave Havana, Cuba for Spain. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ... Events February 2 - Earthquake in Aquila, Italy February 4 - In Japan, the 47 samurai commit seppuku (ritual suicide) February 14 - Earthquake in Norcia, Italy April 21 - Company of Quenching of Fire (ie. ... The Methuen Treaty was a treaty on wine and textiles trade treaty between Portugal and England signed in 1703. ... Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of grapes and grape juice. ... It has been suggested that Textile manufacturing be merged into this article or section. ... Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. ...


Peter not only inheritied his brother's throne but also married his wife, Queen Marie-Françoise of Savoy (1646 +1683). They had one daughter, Crown Princess Isabella Louise (1669-1690), aka "a Sempre-Noiva" (the one always engaged), because of her many marriage projects that were never completed. The Queen died a few years after Isabella's birth, and because the Princess was a fragile and sick child, the King decided to marry again. The chosen bride was Maria Sophia (1666-1699), daughter of Phillip William of Neuburg. Among Sophia's sisters were Eleonor Madeleine, wife of Leopold I of Austria and Marianne, second wife of Charles II of Spain. This marriage was concluded, and the couple had six children, including the new heir to the throne, John, who eventually succeeded his father, after his death in 1706, as King John V of Portugal. Marie Françoise Isabelle of Savoy (Portuguese: Maria Francisca Isabel; Paris, June 21, 1646-Lisbon, December 27, 1683), Princess of Nemours, second daughter of Charles Amédée of Savoy, 6th Duke of Nemours and Isabel of Vandoma. ... Isabel Luísa Josefa (Lisbon, January 6, 1668-Palhavã, October 21, 1690), Isabel Louise Josepha in English, was a Portuguese princess and the sole daughter of King Peter II of Portugal and his first wife and sister-in-law Marie-Françoise of Savoy. ... Neuburg can refer to: Neuburg an der Donau, a town which is the administrative seat of the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district, in the state of Bavaria, Germany Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, a district in the state of Bavaria in Germany The Count Palatine of Neuburg — see Palatinate This is a disambiguation page — a... Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I Habsburg (June 9, 1640 – May 5, 1705), Holy Roman emperor, was the second son of the emperor Ferdinand III and his first wife Maria Anna, daughter of Philip III of Spain. ... Charles II of Spain. ... John V (Portuguese João pron. ...


Peter's marriages and descendants

Peter married first to his sister-in-law Marie-Françoise of Savoy in 1666 who gave him a daughter. He married again in 1687, this time to Maria Sophia of Neuburg and she gave him several children. Outside his marriages Peter had 3 illegitimate children. Marie Françoise Isabelle of Savoy (Portuguese: Maria Francisca Isabel; Paris, June 21, 1646-Lisbon, December 27, 1683), Princess of Nemours, second daughter of Charles Amédée of Savoy, 6th Duke of Nemours and Isabel of Vandoma. ... Events September 2 - Great Fire of London: A large fire breaks out in London in the house of Charles IIs baker on Pudding Lane near London Bridge. ... Events March 19 - The men under explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle murder him while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River. ...

Name Birth Death Notes
By Marie-Françoise of Savoy (1646-1683; married in 1666)
Princess Isabel Luísa January 6, 1668 October 21, 1690  
By Maria Sophia of Neuburg (August 6, 1666-August 4, 1699; married in 1687)
Prince John August 30, 1688 September 17, 1688  
John V October 22, 1689 July 31, 1750 Who succeeded him as 24th (or 25th according to some historians) King of Portugal.
Prince Francisco May 25, 1691 July 21, 1742 Duke of Beja.
Prince António March 15, 1695 October 20, 1757  
Princess Teresa February 24, 1696 February 16, 1704  
Prince Manuel August 3, 1697 August 3, 1736  
Princess Francisca Josefa January 30, 1699 July 15, 1736  
By Maria da Cruz Mascarenhas (c. 1655-?)
Luísa de Portugal January 9, 1679 December 23, 1732 Natural daughter. Duchess of Cadaval through marriage first to Luís Ambrósio de Melo, 2nd Duke of Cadaval and then to Jaime Álvares Pereira de Melo, 3rd Duke of Cadaval.
By Ana Armanda du Verger (c. 1660-?)
Miguel de Bragança October 15, 1699 January 13, 1724 Natural son.
By Francisca Clara da Silva (c. 1650-?)
José de Portugal May 6, 1703 June 3, 1756 Natural son. Archbishop of Braga.
Preceded by:
Afonso VI
King of Portugal
16831706
Succeeded by:
John V


 

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