5 October 1910 revolution
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The 5 October 1910 Revolution was the overthrow of the centuries-old Portuguese monarchy and its replacement by the First Portuguese Republic. It was the result of a coup d'état organized by the Portu
1911 commemorative illustration of the Proclamation of the Portuguese Republic on 5 October 1910.
Commemorative plaque on 31 de Janeiro Street, in Porto.
Eudóxio César Azedo Gneco, also known as Azedo Gneco, one of the main leaders of the Portuguese Socialist Party, giving a speech at a republican gathering in Lisbon (1 May 1907)
Anonymous reconstruction of the regicide published in the French press
Manuel II of Portugal
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Dom Manuel II, sometimes known as the Unfortunate or the Patriot, was the last king of Portugal, reigning from 1908 until 1910.
5 October 1910 revolution
…of the opinion, he can no longer fulfil his unifying role. Due to his young age (18 years) and the tragic and bloody way in which he reached power, Manuel II of Portugal obtained an initial sympathy from the public. The young king began his rule by nominating a consensus government presided by admiral Francisco Joaquim…
Infante D. Manuel, Duke of Beja, c. 1901, around age 12
Proclamation of the accession of Manuel as king of Portugal issued on February 1, 1908, following the Lisbon regicide.
Acclamation ceremony of King Manuel II, at the Palace of the Cortes in 1908.
King Manuel II delivering the Crown speech at the opening of the Parliament in Lisbon, 1908.