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John VI of Portugal

«the Clement»

The court’s move to Brazil during the Napoleonic Wars changed the structure of the Portuguese monarchy. His return to Europe preceded Brazilian independence, led by his son Pedro.

1767 – 1826King of PortugalBraganza · ES
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Portrait of John VI of Portugal
Historical portraitJohn, Prince Regent of Portugal, the future John VIHenri-François Riesener; photograph by Philippe Mendes · Artwork date unspecifiedNational Palace of QueluzPublic domain · PD-Art / PDM 1.0 · Source

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Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 13 May 1767 Documented

Death: 10 March 1826 Documented

Role: King of Portugal

Other recorded names: John the Clement

Dynasty: Braganza · ES

Territories: Portugal (ES) · Brazil (ES)

Recorded governments and reigns
King · Portugal · Reign Documented1816–1826Effective rule
King · Brazil · Reign Pending review1816–1821Effective rule
Emperor · Brazil · Empire Pending review1822–1822Effective rule
Family network

Recorded relationships

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Crowns and unions

Their titles over time

Follow the changing territories and offices of John VI of Portugal. Each title retains its own status.

Governments in 1816

  • PortugalKing
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  • BrazilKing
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Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.

Documentation

Sources for this profile

Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.

Evidence for this profile

8 recorded claims · 3 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (2/2 with a precise source)
Family and relationships (2/3 with a precise source)
Governments (1/3 with a precise source)
Biographical and contextual references (2)
Editorial history
  • 2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
  • 2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.

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