Early life Prince Miguel, Duke of Viseu
prince miguel (far right) father, brother francis joseph , sister maria theresia
miguel born in reichenau der rax, austria-hungary eldest son , heir of miguelist pretender portuguese throne miguel, duke of braganza , first wife princess elisabeth of thurn , taxis. prince miguel s father head of non reigning branch of portuguese royal house had been exiled portugal. exile result of portuguese law of banishment of 1834 , constitution of 1838 brought because in 1828 grandfather miguel usurped throne of portugal niece queen maria ii. grandfather reigned king until 1834 when maria ii restored.
like father miguel pursued career in army , served in saxon cavalry regiment. on 16 september 1900 miguel riding town in phaeton after having attended dinner @ country house, when caught wheels in carriage of prince albert of saxony son of prince george, , nephew of reigning king albert. collision great prince albert s carriage overturned ditch, prince albert dying few hours after. because not determined whether accident or intentional miguel escaped court martial forced give commission in army , leave country.
a year later caused more controversy when discovered while king carlos of portugal visiting united kingdom miguel had entered portugal aim of assisting uprising against king. after discovered became social outcast.
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