Afonso I, Duke of Braganza
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Dom Afonso I of Braganza was the first duke of Braganza and the eighth count of Barcelos. He founded the House of Braganza, the most powerful and wealthy dynasty in Portugal. His descendants became hi
posthumous engraving; Carlos António Leoni
House of Braganza
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The Most Serene House of Braganza, also known as the Brigantine dynasty, is a dynasty of emperors, kings, princes, and dukes of Portuguese origin which reigned in Europe and the Americas.
Afonso I, Duke of Braganza
…Braganza (Portuguese pronunciation: ; 10 August 1377 – 15 December 1461) was the first duke of Braganza and the eighth count of Barcelos. He founded the House of Braganza, the most powerful and wealthy dynasty in Portugal. His descendants became high-ranking nobles, imperial officials, and finally kings of Portugal and…
The Palace of the Dukes, in Guimarães, was seat of the House of Braganza from 1420 until Fernando II of Braganza was executed for treason by King João II in 1483.
Jaime I restored the Braganzas' status after his father's execution and built the Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa.
Constantino of Braganza was Viceroy of Portuguese India and led the 1st Portuguese invasion of Sri Lanka.