Victor I of Portugal
King of Portugal from 1889 to 1908 (1863–1908)
1863 — 1908
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Portugal from 1889 to 1908 (1863–1908)
Born
September 28, 1863
Died
1908 (age ~45)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
diplomat, painter
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in Palace of AjudaDied in Praça do Comércio
1863
Born in Palace of Ajuda (1863-09-28)
1883
AwardKnight of the Order of the Elephant
1889
PositionMonarch of Portugal (1889–1908)
1902
AwardRoyal Victorian Chain
1908
Died in Praça do Comércio
About
Dom Carlos I, known as "the Diplomat", "the Oceanographer" 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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Who is Victor I of Portugal?+
Dom Carlos I, known as "the Diplomat", "the Oceanographer" 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
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor I of Portugal born?+
Victor I of Portugal was born on September 28, 1863.
When did Victor I of Portugal die?+
Victor I of Portugal died in 1908, at approximately 45 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — September 28, 1863
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Legend.
— anon
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
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