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The reign of Afonso VI , which began on 6 November 1656, unfolded during a particularly precarious era for the Portuguese monarchy. Ascending the throne at a time when the state was grappling with the complexities of establishing its authority and securing its international standing, his rule became synonymous with the internal volatility that characterised the mid-seventeenth century. The transit...
Read moreThe premiership of Aníbal Cavaco Silva , which commenced on 6 November 1985 and concluded on 28 October 1995, represents a defining era in the modern political history of Portugal . Taking office during a period of transition and consolidation for the nation's democratic institutions, his tenure spanned a full decade, establishing him as the longest-serving prime minister since the restoration of...
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