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Claire Barnes · @ClaireFromClare
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The was invoked during World War II, & reiterated in the Bilateral Declaration of 2022, with more celebrations planned in 2023. It is said to be the world's longest-lasting peace treaty - & it got off to a good start when a young woman far from home made a success of her arranged marriage. 🧵 14/14

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Claire Barnes · @ClaireFromClare
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, eldest daughter of , is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, & Queen of . She was buried in the monastery at , founded by her husband King João I in thanks for victory there, & they were later reinterred together in a magnificent joint tomb. This reign was the beginning of Portugal’s rise to prosperity & global influence, their children renowned as the .

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