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Acclamation of John V
- When
- 1 January 1707
- Where
- Ribeira Palace
John V was formally acclaimed King of Portugal and the Algarves on 1 January 1707 at the Ribeira Palace in Lisbon.
On the day of his acclamation, John's new throne was placed on the balcony of the Torre do Rei at the Ribeira Palace. He was proclaimed King while wearing the Cross of the Order of Christ, with the Crown Jewels placed beside him rather than on his person, following Portuguese custom.
Sources
- John V of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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