Duke of Porto (Portuguese ''Duque do Porto'') is a royaly-held noble title of
Portuguese nobility.
The title's namesake is from the city of
Porto
Porto or Oporto () is the second-largest city in Portugal, the capital of the Porto District, and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto city proper, which is the entire municipality of Porto, is small compared to its metropo ...
, in the north of Portugal.
History
The title was created in 1833 for
Maria, Princess Royal of Portugal by King
Pedro IV of Portugal. The title's name was made in honour of the city of
Porto
Porto or Oporto () is the second-largest city in Portugal, the capital of the Porto District, and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto city proper, which is the entire municipality of Porto, is small compared to its metropo ...
, due its loyalty to Pedro IV and Maria II in the
Liberal Wars.
Following the use of the title by Maria, Princess Royal of Portugal, the title became associated with the second male child of the head of the Royal House of Portugal.
List of Dukes of Porto
Claimed Dukes of Porto
After the
end of the monarchy, the following individuals have claimed the title of Duke of Porto:
See also
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List of Portuguese Dukedoms
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Portuguese nobility
External links
Genealogy of the Dukes of Porto - Portuguese Genealogical site
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Porto
Porto or Oporto () is the second-largest city in Portugal, the capital of the Porto District, and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto city proper, which is the entire municipality of Porto, is small compared to its metropo ...
Porto
Porto or Oporto () is the second-largest city in Portugal, the capital of the Porto District, and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto city proper, which is the entire municipality of Porto, is small compared to its metropo ...
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1833 establishments in Portugal