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Peter III becomes co-monarch
- When
- 24 February 1777
- Where
- Kingdom of Portugal
Peter, Joseph's brother and Maria's husband and uncle, automatically became co-monarch as Peter III upon Maria's accession.
Peter, a younger brother of Joseph I who had married his niece Maria in 1760, automatically became co-monarch as Peter III when Maria ascended the throne, since a child had already been born from their marriage. He reigned from 24 February 1777 until his death in 1786.
Sources
- Peter III of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
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