Pedro II of Portugal
King of Portugal (1648–1706)
1648 — 1706
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Portugal (1648–1706)
Born
April 26, 1648
Died
1706 (age ~58)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in Ribeira PalaceDied in Alcântara
1648
Born in Ribeira Palace (1648-04-26)
1683
PositionMonarch of Portugal (1683–1706)
1706
Died in Alcântara
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Dom Pedro II, nicknamed the Pacific was King of Portugal from 1683 until his death, previously serving as regent for his brother Afonso VI from 1668 until his own accession. He was the fifth and last child of John IV and Luisa de Guzmán.
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Who is Pedro II of Portugal?+
Dom Pedro II, nicknamed the Pacific was King of Portugal from 1683 until his death, previously serving as regent for his brother Afonso VI from 1668 until his own accession. He was the fifth and last child of John IV and Luisa de Guzmán.
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 II of Portugal born?+
Pedro II of Portugal was born on April 26, 1648.
When did Pedro II of Portugal die?+
Pedro II of Portugal died in 1706, at approximately 58 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 — April 26, 1648
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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