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Portugal in the XVIII century

By Henrique e Adolfo

  • Beginning of the reign of D. Jonh

    Beginning of the reign of D. Jonh
    It was a reign with an absolute monarchy and where there was a lot of difference between social groups

  • Beginning of the construction of the Mafra Convent

    Beginning of the construction of the Mafra Convent
    Construction began of the conventof Mafraand the library of the Coimbra, on the initiative of king D.Jonh V due to a promise he had made in the name of is descendants.

  • 1720-Foundation in Lisbon, of the Academy of Portuguese History

    1720-Foundation in Lisbon, of the Academy of Portuguese History
    The objective was write the history of Portugaland its domains.

  • 1721-Discovery of the precious stones in Brazil.

    1721-Discovery of the precious stones in Brazil.
    The first precious stones were found inside the Captaincy of the São paulo, wich ledto a large population influx.

  • 1727 Introduction of coffee culture in Brazil

    1727 Introduction of coffee culture in Brazil
    The firstseedlings were brought from French Guiana and planted in Paraná.

  • 1731-Start of the construction of the free Water Aqueduct

    1731-Start of the construction of the free Water Aqueduct
    Was built by D.Jonh V to collect,add and distribute water to the city of Lisbon.

  • 1747-Costruction of the Queluz Palace begins

    1747-Costruction of the Queluz Palace begins

  • 1749- Reconstruction of the Misericordia church in Porto

    1749- Reconstruction of the Misericordia church in Porto
    The facade reconstruction was done in baroque style, following the fall of the church vault.

  • 1750-Beginning of the reign of D. José I

    1750-Beginning of the reign of D. José I
    In the reign of D.José he was also appointed as minister of the kingdom Sebastião José de Carvalho e Mello.

  • 1755-Earthquake in Lisbon

    1755-Earthquake in Lisbon
    Part of the Portuguese territory was shaken by an earthquake,followed by a tidal wave and many fires. About ten thousand people died and many buildings werein ruins.

  • 1756- Creation of the company of the vine yards of the upper Douro

    1756- Creation of the company of the vine yards of the upper Douro
    These vineyards allowed to increase the production and quality of port wine.

  • 1759-The marquis of pombal expels the Jesuits

    1759-The marquis of pombal expels the Jesuits
    The Jesuits were expelled because they had high schools

  • 1761-Prohibition of slavery in Portugal

    1761-Prohibition of slavery in Portugal

  • 1771 - Royal foundation of the noble colleges.

    1771 - Royal foundation of the noble colleges.
    in this school the children of the nobility were prepared to hold important positions.

  • 1770- Commerce is declared a noble and necessary profession.

  • 1777 - Death of D. José I.

    1777 - Death of D. José I.

  • 1789 - French revolution.

    1789 - French revolution.
    The French revolution was due to the fact that the people wanted a liberal monarchy with liberal ideas of equality, freedom and fraternity.

  • 1792 - Prince D. João succeeds his mother.

    1792 - Prince D. João succeeds his mother.
    Prince D. João succeds his mother after she went crazy.