Convention of Gramido

Portugal [1847]

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The Convention of Gramido, signed on June 29, 1847, marked the end of a civil war in Portugal. This conflict, also known as the War of the Two Brothers, involved a popular uprising called the Maria da Fonte movement. The movement opposed increased taxation and reforms in public health and road improvements. The war divided the country between the Septembrists in Porto and Saldanha's forces in Lisbon. With the intervention of British and Spanish troops, the Porto junta surrendered, bringing the conflict to a close. This convention helped to restore peace and allowed for a period of stability and party government in Portugal.1

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…ended the war with the Convention of Gramido (June 29, 1847). Saldanha governed until 1849, when Costa Cabral resumed office only to be overthrown in April 1851. Saldanha then held office again for five years (1851–56), and the period of peace finally allowed the country to settle down. This “Regeneration”…
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…ended the war with the Convention of Gramido (June 29, 1847). Saldanha governed until 1849, when Costa Cabral resumed office only to be overthrown in April 1851. Saldanha then held office again for five years (1851–56), and the period of peace finally allowed the country to settle down. This “Regeneration”…
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