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3 unusual facts about Luís I of Portugal


Barry baronets

He had already been created Baron de Barry by King Luís I of Portugal in 1876.

Municipal Library of Porto

This library was transformed into a municipal library by determination of the Charter Act of January 27, 1876, promulgated by D. Luís I, and signed by António Rodrigues Sampaio and the mayor of Porto, Francisco Pinto Bessa.

Polícia Judiciária

The Polícia Civil was founded on 2 July 1867, during the reign of Luís I of Portugal and changed its name to Polícia Cívica (Civic Police) in 1910.


António José de Ávila, 1st Duke of Ávila and Bolama

On 13 February 1864, King Luis I of Portugal granted him the title of Conde de Ávila (Count of Ávila) which, six years later, on 24 May 1870, was raised to Marquês de Ávila e Bolama (Marquis of Ávila and Bolama).


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