1. Add MS 8709
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 8709
- Title:
- TRACT ON THE SUCCESSION TO THE PORTUGUESE CROWN; circa 1578-1580. Portuguese. 17th cent. Copy. A treatise concerning the succession of King Henry of Portugal (1578-80). The son of Manuel I, Henry was educated for the priesthood and created a cardinal in 1545. He acted as regent for King Sebastian, and succeeded to the throne when Sebastian was killed at the Battle of Alcácer Quibir during an expedition against Morocco in 1578. Henry had no heir and so in March 1579 he ordered the Cortes to e...
- Scope & Content:
- Bindings ENGLISH: Guilford binding: 19th cent. Philip II of Spain: Antonio, Grand Prior of Crato; self-styled King of Portugal: Emanuel Philibert; Duke of Savoy: Henry I of Portugal: Ranuccio Farnese; Duke of Parma: Catherine de Braganza, widow of John, 6th Duke of Braganza: Treatise conc. clai...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Portuguese
- Date Range:
- 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item