Afonso VI of Portugal_
Ribeira Palace
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Born
Ribeira Palace
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Ribeira Palace
Nationality
Languages
Portuguese
Spouse
Maria Francisca of Savoy (1666-1667)
Parents
John IV of Portugal, Luisa de Guzmán
Residences
Terceira Island
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
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Afonso VI of Portugal: King of Portugal and the Algarves.
Born in Ribeira Palace (died at age 40).
Biography
Dom Afonso VI, known as "the Victorious", was the second king of Portugal of the House of Braganza from 1656 until his death. He was initially under the regency of his mother, Luisa de Guzmán, until 1662, when he removed her to a convent and took power with the help of his favourite, D. Luís de Vasconcelos e Sousa, 3rd Count of Castelo Melhor.
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