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Dissolution of the Cortes
- When
- 13 March 1828
- Where
- Lisbon
Miguel dissolved the Cortes in March 1828 without calling new elections, 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 preceded the formal proclamation of his kingship and set the stage for the political conflict.
Sources
- Miguel I of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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