Peter II of Portugal (b. 1648)
Dom Pedro II (Peter II; 26 April 1648 – 9 December 1706), nicknamed "the Pacific", was the King of Portugal from 1683 until his death, previously serving as regent for his brother Afonso VI from 1668 until his own accession. He was the fifth and last child of John IV and Luisa de Guzmán.
1706Dec, 9
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