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Liberal Revolution of 1820

When
1820
Where
Lisbon
Part of
Revolution breaks out in Lisbon against John VI of Portugal

A political revolution erupted in 1820, spreading from Porto to Lisbon, demanding the return of the royal court and a constitutional monarchy.

Influenced by the Spanish Trienio Liberal, the revolution started in Porto and spread to other cities. Revolutionaries demanded the immediate return of the royal court to continental Portugal to restore metropolitan dignity and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Sources

  1. Liberal Revolution of 1820 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
  2. History of Lisbon Wikipedia

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