Prince Antonio of Orleans-Braganza: current Prince of Grão-Pará of the Brazilian Imperial Family.

Antonio of Orleans-Braganza (born June 24, 1950 in Rio de Janeiro), whose baptismal name is Antonio João Maria José Jorge Miguel Gabriel Rafael Gonzaga de Orleans e Bragança e Wittelsbach, is a member of the Imperial House of Brazil, being the third in line to the Brazilian Throne, according to monarchist claims. The Prince is commonly addressed using the honorific (and archaic) term "Dom" (Antonio), the same as his brothers. June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Ipanema beach Cristo Redentor Rio de Janeiros waterfront and the Morro de Castello from the Ilha das Cobras in 1919 by Harriet Chalmers Adams A NASA satellite image of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro (meaning River of January in Portuguese) is the name of both a state and... In 1822 (7 September), Infante dom Pedro of Portugal, heir apparent to the Portuguese throne and kings representative in Brazil, was proclaimed Emperor of Brazil. ...

This makes him the present Prince of Grão-Pará — the title is bestowed upon the second in line to succeed, but the prince is heir to two of his elder brothers (see below), the older being Prince Luiz of Orleans-Braganza, the present Head of the Brazilian Imperial Family and whom, according to the monarchist claims, is Prince of Brazil and de jure Emperor Luiz I of Brazil. Prince Antonio's other brother in line to succeed, Prince Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza, holds the title of Prince Imperial (first in line to succeed). This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza (born February 2, 1941) in Mandelieu, France, with baptism name of Bertrand Maria José Pio Januário Miguel Gabriel Raphael Gonzaga de Orleans e Bragança , is a member of Imperial House, being the third son of Prince Pedro Henrique of Orleans-Braganza and Princess Maria...

Although he is the seventh son of Prince Pedro Henrique of Orleans-Braganza, he is still heir to his two elder brothers, and third in line to succeed, because all his other brothers who were older than he have renounced their right to the throne in order to marry "commoners", that is, people without royal or nobilistic titles.

In 1976, Prince Antonio achieved a bachellor degree in Engineering (with a specialization in Project of Major Structures) from the University of Barra do Piraí, in Rio de Janeiro. He is also a painter, usually producing aquarelles. 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Engineering applies scientific and technical knowledge to solve human problems. ... Rio de Janeiro is one of the 26 states of Brazil (plus the Federal District). ... Carl Larsson, Crayfishing, watercolor, 1897 Watercolor is a painting technique using paint made of colorants suspended or dissolved in water. ...

Marriage

Prince Antonio's family (c. 2000): (left to right) Prince Rafael, Princess Amélia, Princess Cristina of Ligne, Prince Antonio, Prince Pedro Luís and Princess Maria Gabriela Fernanda.

In 1980, in Munich, he met for the first time his future wife, Princess Cristina of Ligne. This article is about the year 2000. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... For the 2005 Steven Spielberg film, see Munich (film). ...

Princess Cristina (born on August 11, 1955 in Beloeil, Belgium) is a Belgian Princess, the daughter of Prince Anthony of Ligne and Princess Alix of Luxembourg (born in 1929). A member of the Belgian Royal Family, she was styled Her Royal Highness from birth. On her mother's side, she is herself also a descendent of King John VI of Portugal in the fifth generation. Princess Alix also bears the titles of Princess of Parma, Princess of Bourbon-Nassau-Weilburg and through her Princess Cristina is a great-granddaughter of Miguel I of Portugal and great-great-niece of Brazil's first Emperor, Peter I. August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... see also the much larger Beloeil, Quebec Beloeil is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... John VI (Portuguese João), the Clement (Port. ... King Miguel of Portugal (October 26, 1802 - November 14, 1866) was the second son of King John VI of Portugal. ... Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil; Pedro IV of Portugal Pedro I of Brazil (English: Peter), known as Dom Pedro Primeiro (October 12, 1798 – September 24, 1834), proclaimed Brazil independent from Portugal and became Brazils first Emperor. ...

They were married in 1981 and their first son, Prince Pedro Luís of Orleans-Braganza (currently fourth in line to the Brazilian Throne), was born in 1983. Prince Antonio has three other children, Princess Amélia of Orleans-Braganza (born in 1984 and sixth in line to succession), Prince Rafael of Orleans-Braganza (born in 1986 and fifth in line to succession) and Princess Maria Gabriela Fernanda of Orleans-Braganza (born in 1989 and seventh in line to succession). 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This page is about the year 1984. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Today, Prince Antonio lives with his family in Petropolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Petrópolis, also known as The Imperial City of Brazil, is a town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, about 60 km from the states capital. ...

Imperial Family of Brazil

Forefathers - John VI of Portugal - Queen Carlota Joaquina Image File history File links The Arms of the Brazilian Imperial Family. ... In 1822 (7 September), Infante dom Pedro of Portugal, heir apparent to the Portuguese throne and kings representative in Brazil, was proclaimed Emperor of Brazil. ... John VI (Portuguese João), the Clement (Port. ... Carlota Joaquina Teresa of Spain (25 April or May 1775 - 6 or 7 January 1830) was the eldest daughter of King Carlos IV of Spain (1748-1819) and his wife Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). ... First generation - Pedro I - Empress Leopoldina - Princess Amélie of Leuchtenberg Second Generation - Pedro II - Empress Teresa Cristina - Maria II da Glória - Princess Januária of Braganza - Princess Francisca of Braganza Third generation - Princess Isabel the Redeemer - Gaston of Orleans, Count d'Eu Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil; Pedro IV of Portugal Pedro I of Brazil (English: Peter), known as Dom Pedro Primeiro (October 12, 1798 – September 24, 1834), proclaimed Brazil independent from Portugal and became Brazils first Emperor. ... Maria Leopoldina Josepha Caroline of Habsburg, archduchess of Austria, Empress consort of Brazil, was born in 1797 in Vienna, 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. ... Maria II da Glória, (English: Mary II), the Educator (Port. ... 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. ... ... ... The Vassouras Branch (dynastic) Fourth generation - Prince Luiz of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Maria Pia Fifth generation - Prince Pedro Henrique of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Maria Elisabeth Sixth generation - Prince Luiz of Orleans-Braganza - Prince Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza - Prince Antonio of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Cristina of Ligne Seventh generation - Prince Pedro Luís of Orleans-Braganza - Prince Rafael of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Amélia of Orleans-Braganza This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza (born February 2, 1941) in Mandelieu, France, with baptism name of Bertrand Maria José Pio Januário Miguel Gabriel Raphael Gonzaga de Orleans e Bragança , is a member of Imperial House, being the third son of Prince Pedro Henrique of Orleans-Braganza and Princess Maria... The Petrópolis Branch (non-dynastic) Fourth generation - Prince Pedro of Alcantara - Countess Elisabeth Dobrzensky Fifth generation - Prince Pedro Gastão of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Isabel of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Francisca of Orleans-Braganza - Prince João of Orleans-Braganza Sixth generation - Prince Pedro Carlos of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Maria da Glória of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Cristina of Orleans-Braganza - Prince Jan Sapieha-Rozánski Seventh generation - Prince Pedro Thiago of Orleans-Braganza - Princess Paula Maria Sapieha - Princess Ana Tereza Sapieha Princess Isabelle of Orleans-Braganza became by marriage duchess of Orléans, of Valois, of Chartres, of Guise, of Enghien, of Vendome, of Penthievre, of Aumale, of Nemours and of Montpensier, dauphine of Auvergne, princess of Joinville, princess of Condé, etc. ...