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Who had the legitimate claim to the Portuguese throne during the succession crisis of 1580?
Catherine, Duchess of Braganza
Maria, Duchess of Braganza
Anne, Duchess of Braganza
John III, Duke of Braganza
Answer
The legitimate claimant to the Portuguese throne during the succession crisis of 1580 was Catherine, Duchess of Braganza. She was the granddaughter of King Manuel I of Portugal and was considered the rightful heir by many Portuguese nobles. Her claim was based on the fact that she was the closest living relative of the late King Sebastian I, who had died without an heir.
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