Miguel de Vasconcelos facts for kids
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Miguel de Vasconcelos
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| Secretary of State | |
| In office 1635–1640 |
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| Monarch | Philip III of Portugal (Margaret of Savoy, Vicereine of Portugal) |
| Preceded by | Filipe de Mesquita |
| Succeeded by | Francisco de Lucena |
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| Born | c. 1590 |
| Died | 1 December 1640 (aged 49–50) Lisbon, Portugal |
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Miguel de Vasconcelos (born around 1590 – died December 1, 1640) was an important political figure in Portugal. He was the last Secretary of State, a role similar to a Prime Minister, during a time when Portugal and Spain were ruled by the same king. This period was known as the Philippine Dynasty.
He served in this position from 1635 to 1640. During this time, he worked under Margaret of Savoy, Vicereine of Portugal, who was a cousin of King Philip III of Portugal (who was also Philip IV of Spain).
Miguel de Vasconcelos became very unpopular with many Portuguese people. They saw him as someone who helped the Spanish rulers, and some considered him a traitor. This feeling grew stronger, especially after a series of revolts in 1637.
The End of the Dynasty
On the morning of December 1, 1640, a group of Portuguese noblemen decided to take action. They wanted Portugal to become fully independent from Spain again. They started a revolution, and the people of Lisbon quickly supported them.
A Hidden Figure
The group entered the palace looking for Miguel de Vasconcelos. They searched everywhere but couldn't find him at first. Eventually, they discovered him hiding in a closet. The sounds he made inside the small space gave away his location.
The Revolution's Outcome
Miguel de Vasconcelos was killed during the uprising. His body was then shown to the angry crowd outside the palace. This event marked a major turning point in Portuguese history, leading to the end of the Philippine Dynasty and Portugal regaining its full independence.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel de Vasconcelos para niños
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Miguel de Vasconcelos's death
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