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Description: | Portrait of Anthony I, King of Portugal and the Algarves (1531-95) wearing the medal of the Order of Aviz. The regal crown can be seen on the right hand side of the image. Two ships in a stormy sea are in the backgound.
Antonio was the illegitimate son of Prince Louis, Duke of Beja (1506?55). After the death of the old Cardinal-King Henry, the throne was disputed by several claimants including Philip II of Spain. Antonio, relying on the popular hostility to a Spanish ruler, presented himself as an alternative candidate.
He proclaimed himself King of Portugal in Santar�m on 24 July 1580. However, he governed in the continent for only 20 days, culminating in his defeat in the Battle of Alc�ntara by the Spanish armies led by the Duke of Alba on 25 August. The throne of Portugal finally passed to King Philip II of Spain.
Box Title: P 74 Portraits 1596-1609.
caption: Anthonius de 1 Coninck van Portugael en Algarben | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | ca Anthony I prints | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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