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 |
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.
Main articles: Iberian Union and Philippine Dynasty |
According to what was established in the Cortes of Tomar in 1581, the regency of the Kingdom of Portugal always had to be trusted by the king to a Portuguese, or in alternative to a member of the Royal Family. This was, in a general way, fulfilled, having during two periods the regency been trusted to a governmental council called Government Junta of the Kingdom of Portugal.