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The Most Serene House of Braganza (Portuguese: Sereníssima Casa de Bragança, pron. IPA: [bɾɐ.'ɣɐ̃.sɐ]) was the dynasty which ruled Portugal from 1640 to 1910 and the Empire of Brazil from 1822 to 1889.
It is a collateral line of the House of Aviz, which ruled Portugal from 1385 until 1580.
Afonso, count of Barcelos, was an illegitimate son of King João I of Portugal by Inês Pires. In 1442, Afonso's nephew, King Afonso V created the Duchy of Braganza, a royal dukedom, for his uncle. The Duchy...
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