Carlos I of Portugal
1863 – 1908 · aged 45
King of Portugal from 1889 to 1908 (1863–1908)
- Born
- 28 Sept 1863 · Palace of Ajuda
- Died
- 1 Feb 1908 · Praça do Comércio
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- 28 Sept 1863BornBorn in Palace of Ajuda
- 1883AwardKnight of the Order of the Elephant
- 1889 – 1908RoleMonarch of Portugal
- 1902AwardRoyal Victorian Chain
- 1 Feb 1908DiedDied in Praça do Comércio
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Meanwhile in the world
Major world events during their lifetime (1863 – 1908).
- 1870 – 1871Franco-Prussian War
- 18961896 Summer Olympics
- 1898Spanish–American War
- 1904 – 1905Russo-Japanese War
Biography
Dom Carlos I (Anglicized: Charles I, Carlos Fernando Luís Maria Víctor Miguel Rafael Gabriel Gonzaga Xavier Francisco de Assis José Simão; 28 September 1863 – 1 February 1908), known as "the Diplomat" (o Diplomata), "the Oceanographer" (o Oceanógrafo) among many other names, was King of Portugal from 1889 until his assassination in 1908. He was the first Portuguese king to die a violent death since King Sebastian in 1578, the only one to be assassinated, and penultimate Portuguese head of state to die a violent death.
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