Politics & Government

Constitutionalist Insurrection in Oporto

The Constitutionalist insurrection in Oporto unfolded as a movement by local military officers advocating for the implementation of constitutional governance in Portugal. On this day, soldiers and civilians rallied in support of a constitutional monarchy, inspired by liberal ideals emerging across Europe. The revolt in Oporto was one of the initial sparks of a broader liberal revolution in Portugal, attracting significant attention and involvement from various societal factions seeking political change and reform of the absolutist monarchy.

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