The Portuguese Restoration War: How a Coup Restored a Kingdom

Portugal's 60-year union with Spain ended not with a war, but with a palace coup. In 1640, a group of Portuguese nobles stormed the royal palace in Lisbon and placed the Duke of Braganza on the throne as King João IV. This episode of The History of Portugal dives into the events of December 1, 1640, the ensuing Restoration War, and the key figures who fought to re-establish Portuguese independence. We explore the political backdrop of Habsburg rule, the role of the Portuguese nobility, and the decisive battle of Montes Claros in 1665 that secured victory. Join Lucas and Luna as they unravel the complexities of a rebellion that reshaped Portugal's destiny. #PortugueseRestorationWar #JoaoIV #DukeOfBraganza #RestorationOfIndependence #1640Coup #MontesClaros #HabsburgRule #PortugalHistory #EuropeHistory #17thCentury #BraganzaDynasty #FilipeI #WarOfIndependence #PortugueseNobility #LisbonPalace #IberianUnion #FexingoHistory #History #Portugal #PortugueseEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo