Dom Pedro Afonso was the Prince Imperial and heir apparent to the throne of the Empire of Brazil. Born at the Palace of São Cristóvão in Rio de Janeiro, he was the second son and youngest child of Emp
1850 portrait
The Palace of São Cristóvão about a decade before the birth of Pedro Afonso
An unbreeched Prince Pedro Afonso seated on his mother's lap while surrounded by his sisters, 1849
The Santa Cruz Estate a couple of decades before Pedro Afonso's death
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, first Duke of Braganza and founder of the House of Braganza
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.