Episode 3 of 3
The Emboscada Coup
- When
- 6 October 1846
- Where
- Portugal
Queen Maria II dismissed the Palmela government in a palace coup, reigniting the insurrection.
When queen Maria II dismissed that government in a palace coup, known as the Emboscada, on October 6, 1846, and nominated the Duke of Saldanha to form a new one, the insurrection was reignited.
Sources
- Revolution of Maria da Fonte Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
- Maria II of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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