Duke of Braganza

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The title Duke of Braganza in the House of Braganza is one of the most important titles in the peerage of Portugal, as the ancient Duchy of Braganza (Bragança), is one of the oldest and most important Dukedoms of Portugal. Since the House of Bragança acceded to the throne of Portugal in 1640, the heir of the Portuguese Crown has been known as the Duke of Bragança together with, or alternately to Prince of Beira. The tradition of the heir to the throne being titled Duke of Braganza was revived by various pretenders after the foundation of the Republic in October 5 1910, to signify their claims to the throne.

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List of Dukes of Braganza

(Note: dates are birth and death; the intermediate date represents accession as Duke)

1st Afonso I, Duke of Bragança (1370-1442-1461) Illegitimate son of King John I.
2nd Fernando I, Duke of Bragança (1403-1478), governor of Ceuta
3rd Fernando II of Bragança (1430-e.1483), executed for treason by order of King João II of Portugal married Princess Isabella, sister of King Manuel I and daughter of the Infante Duke of Viseu, thus having rights of succession to the throne.
4th Jaime, Duke of Bragança (1479-1500-1532), builder of the Palace of Vila Viçosa, as heir of his mother a potential heir of crown of Portugal
5th Teodósio I, Duke of Bragança (1520-1563), a man of the arts, wrote books on sculpture
6th João I, Duke of Bragança (1543-1583), married to princess Catherine of Portugal, one of potential heiresses to King Henry's throne.
7th Teodósio II, Duke of Bragança (1568-1630), who fought a battle when only 10 years-old
8th João II, Duke of Bragança (1604-1656), crowned King João IV of Portugal in December 1 1640
9th Teodósio III, Duke of Braganza, Prince of Portugal (1634-1645-1653). Eldest son of King John IV.
10th King Afonso VI of Portugal (Afonso II, Duke of Braganza) (1643-1653-1683)
11th King João V of Portugal (João III, Duke of Braganza) (1689-1750)
12th King Joseph I of Portugal (José I, Duke of Braganza) (1714-1777)
13th Queen Mary I of Portugal (Maria I, Duchess of Braganza) (1734-1816)
14th José II, Duke of Braganza, Prince of Portugal (1761-1788) Eldest son of Queen Maria I.
15th King João VI of Portugal (João IV, Duke of Braganza) (1767-1826)
16th King Pedro IV of Portugal (Pedro I, Duke of Braganza) (1798-1834)
17th King Miguel of Portugal (Miguel I, Duke of Braganza) (1802-1866) (in exile after 1834)
18th Queen Maria II of Portugal (Maria II, Duchess of Braganza) (1819-1853)
19th King Pedro V of Portugal (Pedro II, Duke of Braganza) (1837-1861)
20th King Carlos of Portugal (Carlos, Duke of Braganza) (1863-k.1908), killed with his son, the 21st duke
21st Luis Filipe, Duke of Braganza, Prince of Portugal (1887-k.1908). Eldest son of Carlos I.
22nd Miguel II, Duke of Braganza (1853-1910-1927), son of King Miguel I, general of the Austrian Empire
23rd Duarte I, Duke of Braganza (1907-1920-1976)
24th Duarte II, Duke of Braganza (born 1945, present heir to the throne of Portugal)