Historedia
Person

Prince Regent John

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1807–1808

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Prince Regent John, 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. Portuguese royal family transfer to Brazil

    1807–1808

    Role: Prince Regent

    1. 27-29 November 1807 · LisbonCourt Transfer to Brazil

      The Portuguese royal court transferred from Lisbon to Brazil in a strategic retreat from French invasion, totaling nearly 10,000 people.

    2. 22 January 1808 · Salvador, BrazilArrival in Salvador

      Prince John and his court arrived in Salvador, Brazil, on 22 January 1808, establishing the colonial capital as the seat of government.

  2. Portuguese court arrives in Rio de Janeiro

    1808

    Role: Leader of the court

    1. 1808 · Seat of the courtCourt Establishment in Rio

      The Portuguese royal court established itself in Rio de Janeiro, making it the center of the Portuguese Empire.

    2. 22 January 1808 · Baía de Todos os SantosArrival in Salvador

      Prince Regent John and his court arrived in Salvador, Brazil, on 22 January 1808, following their departure from Lisbon.

Sources

  1. Transfer of the Portuguese court to Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  2. John VI of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01