What event kicked off John IV's reign?
The Portuguese restoration of independence from Habsburg Spanish rule
The Portuguese Civil War
The end of the Age of Discovery
The Protestant Reformation
Answer
John IV of Portugal's reign commenced after the successful restoration of Portuguese independence from the Spanish Habsburgs' control in 1640. This pivotal event marked the end of a 60-year union between the two kingdoms, paving the way for John IV's ascension to the Portuguese throne and the re-establishment of Portuguese sovereignty.
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