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Who usurped Maria II's throne in Lisbon?

  • John VI

  • Miguel

  • Pedro II

  • Leopoldina

Answer

Maria II was the queen of Portugal, but she was usurped by her uncle Miguel in Lisbon in 1828. Miguel was a reactionary and was opposed to the liberal policies of Maria II. He had been living in exile in Austria, but he returned to Portugal and seized the throne.
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