List of viceroys of Portugal
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The Viceroy of Portugal was the political chief of the Kingdom of Portugal and the highest representative of the King of Portugal during the period of the Iberian Union, when a personal union existed between the monarchies of Portugal and Spain.
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Viceroy of Portugal | |
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Residence | Ribeira Palace |
Appointer | King of Portugal |
Formation | 18 July 1580 |
First holder | Duke of Alba |
Final holder | Duchess of Mantua |
Abolished | 1 December 1640 |
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