Duke of Porto
Arms of the Princes of Beira
Creation date1833
Created byPedro IV
PeeragePeerage of Portugal
First holderMaria, Duchess of Porto
Remainder toSecond male child of the head of the Royal House of Portugal

Duke of Porto (Portuguese Duque do Porto) is a title of Portuguese nobility, held by members of the royal family. It is named for the city of Porto, in the north of Portugal.

History

The title was created in 1833 for Maria, Princess Royal of Portugal by King Pedro IV of Portugal. The title's name was made in honour of the city of Porto, due its loyalty to Pedro IV and Maria II in the Liberal Wars.

Following the use of the title by Maria, Princess Royal of Portugal, the title became associated with the second male child of the head of the Royal House of Portugal.

List of Dukes of Porto

Image Name Lifespan Tenure Monarchical Parent
Infanta Maria da Glória, Duchess of Porto 4 April 1819 – 15 November 1853 4 April 1833 – 31 October 1838 Pedro IV of Portugal
Infante Luís, Duke of Porto 31 October 1838 – 19 October 1889 31 October 1838 - 31 July 1865 Maria II of Portugal
Infante Afonso, Duke of Porto 31 July 1865 – 21 February 1920 31 July 1865 – 21 February 1920 Luís I of Portugal

Claimed Dukes of Porto

After the end of the monarchy, the following individuals have claimed the title of Duke of Porto:

Image Name Lifespan Tenure Monarchical Parent
Infante Dinis, Duke of Porto 25 November 1999 - Present 25 November 1999 - Present Duarte Pio

See also

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