Pedro III of Portugal
king of Portugal
1717 — 1786
Quick Facts
Profession
king of Portugal
Born
July 5, 1717
Died
1786 (age ~69)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
sovereign
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in LisbonDied in Sintra
1717
Born in Lisbon (1717-07-05)
1777
PositionConsort of Portugal (1777–1786)
1786
Died in Sintra
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Dom Peter III, nicknamed the Builder, was King of Portugal from 24 February 1777 to his death in 1786, by marriage to his niece Queen Dona Maria I.
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Who is Pedro III of Portugal?+
Dom Peter III, nicknamed the Builder, was King of Portugal from 24 February 1777 to his death in 1786, by marriage to his niece Queen Dona Maria I.
What does the name Pedro mean?+
The name Pedro means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Pedro III of Portugal born?+
Pedro III of Portugal was born on July 5, 1717.
When did Pedro III of Portugal die?+
Pedro III of Portugal died in 1786, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Pedro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pedro — July 5, 1717
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
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