Liberal Wars
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The Liberal Wars, also known as the Portuguese Civil War and the War of the Two Brothers was a civil war in Portugal that lasted from May 1828 to May 1834, fought between liberal progressive constitut
Battle of Ferreira Bridge, 23 July 1832
A contemporaneous cartoon, showing the conflict between the Two Brothers, as children, supported and instigated, respectively, by the French King Louis Philippe I, representing the liberal side, and Czar Nicholas I of Russia, representing the anti-liberalist Holy Alliance
Battle of Praia Bay, 11 August 1829
Landing of the liberal forces in Pampelido, north of Porto, 8 July 1832
Miguelist
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In the history of Portugal, a Miguelist or Miguelite is a supporter of the legitimacy of the king Miguel I of Portugal and his descendants.
Liberal Wars
…Miguel blockaded the island, but the blockading squadron was attacked by a French squadron during the run-up to the Battle of the Tagus, where several Miguelist ships were captured. (Half of the liberal army consisted of French, British, Spanish and Belgian soldiers). In July 1832, with the backing of Liberals…
Miguel of Portugal
Miguel, Duke of Braganza
Duarte, Duque de Braganza 1907 1976