Historedia
Person

Miguel I of Portugal

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1828

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Miguel I of Portugal, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Dom Pedro I and the Portuguese succession to Maria II

    1828

    Role: Regent, Usurper King

    1. 1828 · LisbonMiguel's Arrival and Regency

      Miguel returned to Portugal in early 1828 as regent for Maria II, replacing his aunt Isabel Maria.

    2. 3 March 1828 · LisbonFinalization of Abdication

      Pedro I finalized his conditional abdication in favor of Maria II on 3 March 1828, aiming to secure her succession and separate Portugal from Brazil.

    3. 13 March 1828 · LisbonDissolution of Cortes

      Miguel dissolved the Cortes in March 1828, violating the Constitutional Charter stipulations.

    4. 11 July 1828 · LisbonProclamation of Miguel

      Miguel was proclaimed King of Portugal on 11 July 1828, interrupting Maria II's reign.

  2. Miguel I usurps the Portuguese throne from Maria II

    1828

    Role: Usurper King

    1. 13 March 1828 · LisbonDissolution of the Cortes

      Miguel dissolved the Cortes in March 1828 without calling new elections, violating the Constitutional Charter stipulations.

    2. 11 July 1828 · LisbonProclamation of Miguel I

      Miguel was proclaimed King of Portugal on 11 July 1828, deposing Maria II and formalizing the conflict.

Sources

  1. Miguel I of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Maria II of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19