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1908, Feb. 1
 
Assassination of King Carlos and the crown prince in Lisbon.  1
 
1908–10
 
MANUEL II restored parliamentary government but was forced to flee to England following insurrection in Lisbon (Oct. 5).  2
 
1910, Oct. 5
 
PROCLAMATION OF THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC with a provisional government organized under Dr. Theophilo Braga. It expelled religious orders, closed their establishments, and confiscated their property. It forbade religious teaching in primary school.  3
 
1911, April 20
 
Separation of church and state.  4
 
Aug. 20
 
A constituent assembly adopted a very liberal constitution.  5
 
Aug. 24
 
Dr. Manuel de Arriaga was elected as first president.  6
 
 
 
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