Carlos I of Portugal

ModernEmperorPortugal1863 — 1908

Portuguese king assassinated in the Lisbon Regicide.

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Quick Facts

Born

1863

Died

1908

Country

Portugal

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score44.1

Carlos I of Portugal — Complete Timeline

1890 AD

1890 British UltimatumPolitical Action

Britain issued an ultimatum demanding Portugal withdraw from territories in Africa (the Pink Map) that Britain claimed. Carlos I, under pressure, capitulated, causing a national humiliation and a wave of republican sentiment in Portugal, severely damaging the monarchy's prestige.

Colonial CrisisNational HumiliationRepublicanism

Impact: nationaldestructive

1906 AD

Dictatorship of João FrancoPolitical Action◆ Major

Carlos I appointed Jo

AuthoritarianismPolitical RepressionMonarchy Crisis

Impact: nationaldestructive

1908 AD

Lisbon RegicidePolitical Action

Carlos I and his heir, Prince Lu

AssassinationRegicideEnd of Monarchy

Impact: nationaltragic