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Legal Status Change
- When
- 1836-1837
- Where
- Lisbon
Ferdinand remained Prince Consort until the birth of his son in 1837, as per Portuguese law requiring an heir for the title of King.
Portuguese law stipulated that the husband of a queen regnant could only be titled king after the birth of an heir. This rule prevented Ferdinand from becoming king immediately upon marriage. He became King of Portugal only after the birth of Prince Pedro in 1837, marking the start of his co-rulership.
Sources
- Ferdinand II of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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