Episode 3 of 4
Dissolution of Cortes
- When
- 13 March 1828
- Where
- Lisbon
Miguel dissolved the Cortes in March 1828, violating the Constitutional Charter stipulations.
On 13 March 1828, Miguel dissolved the Cortes without calling new elections, as stipulated in the Constitutional Charter. This action was part of his consolidation of power and led to nobles inviting him to convoke new Cortes to decide the legitimate succession.
Sources
- Miguel I of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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