Mindelo in Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Dom Pedro IV
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2023
1. Dom Pedro IV Marker
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1832.
Location. 41° 18.624′ N, 8° 44.397′ W. Memorial is in Mindelo, Porto, in Vila do Conde. It is at the intersection of Largo de Dom Pedro IV and Rua Central, in the median on Largo de Dom Pedro IV. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Mindelo, Porto 4485-495, Portugal. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, and the Roman Empire.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Avro Lancaster III Crash (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Ruνnas de Habitaηγo / Family House (approx. 3.3 kilometers away); Os penedos amoladoiros / Polishing rocks (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Gravuras da αrea de S. Paio / S. Paio Engravings (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Centro da Juventude / Youth Centre (approx. 4.8 kilometers away); Primeiro Campo de Futebol / First Football Field (approx. 4.9 kilometers away); A Recolha do Sargaηo / Harvesting Seaweed (approx. 5 kilometers away); A Praia dos Pescadores de Angeiras / The Fishermen Beach at Angeiras (approx. 5.4 kilometers away).
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1. Pedro I of Brazil (Wikipedia).
Overview: Dom Pedro I (12 October 1798 24 September 1834) was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil, where he was known as "the Liberator". As King Dom Pedro IV, he reigned briefly over Portugal, where he also became known as "the Liberator" as well as "the Soldier King". Born in Lisbon, Pedro I was the fourth child of King Dom John VI of Portugal and Queen Carlota(Submitted on April 1, 2024.)Joaquina, and thus a member of the House of Braganza .Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 20232. Dom Pedro IV Marker - wide view
2. Liberal Wars (Wikipedia).
Overview: The Liberal Wars (Portuguese: Guerras Liberais), also known as the War of the Two Brothers (Guerra dos Dois Irmγos), was a war between liberal constitutionalists and conservative traditionalists in Portugal over royal succession that lasted from 1832 to 1834. Embroiled parties included the Kingdom of Portugal, Portuguese rebels, the United Kingdom, France, the Catholic Church, and Spain.(Submitted on April 1, 2024.)
3. Landing at Mindelo (Wikipedia).
Overview: The landing at Mindelo was a landing of Portuguese Liberal forces near Mindelo (Vila do Conde) North of Porto on 8 July 1832, and turning point in the Liberal Wars (1828 - 1834).(Submitted on April 1, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2023
3. Dom Pedro IV bust and marker
The marker is easier to understand knowing that the liberalism referred to is constitutional liberalism within the framework of a hereditary monarchy, and that the landing spot where Dom Pedro IV and his forces came ashore on July 8, 1832, are only about 8 km. to the south.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
