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John IV

Type Figure Region Portugal Time 1604–1656 Also known as John IV of Braganza

John IV (1604–1656), Duke of Braganza, led the 1640 Lisbon uprising against Spanish Habsburg rule, was crowned king of Portugal, and ended sixty year…

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  1. 1631–1639Vila Viçosa · NorthAs one of Portugal's highest nobles he kept a low profile under Spanish rule while secretly contacting anti-Spanish forces; Spain's financial and Catalan crises of the 1630s created an opportunity for Portuguese independence.
  2. 1640–1656Lisbon · PortugalCrowned on the day the Lisbon uprising succeeded on 1 December 1640, ending Spanish rule since 1580; he waged continuous war with Spain and consolidated independence with French and Dutch diplomatic and military aid.

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