DomMichael of Braganza (
Portuguese: Miguel de Bragança) was a Portuguese
infante, illegitimate son of King
Pedro II of Portugal and of the French lady Anne Armande Pastre de Verger (sometimes called du Vergé).[1] Miguel was recognized by his half brother,
King John V of Portugal, who demanded he should be regarded as his brother.[2][1] He was born in
Lisbon on 15 October 1699 and died
drowned in the
Tagus River on 13 January 1724.[1]
Marriage and descendants
He married Dona Luísa Casimira de Sousa Nassau e Ligne,[1]Princess of Ligne by her birth, and, through her mother, heiress of a rich and old Portuguese noble family: she was 30th Lady of the
House of Sousa, 6th Countess of
Miranda do Corvo and honorary
Duchess of Lafões.
Generations indicate descent from
Afonso, Duke of Braganza, founder of the House of Braganza, until
João II, Duke of Braganza, the first Braganza monarch of Portugal; italics indicate a head of the House
Generations indicate descent from
John IV, King of Portugal, formerly John II, Duke of Braganza, the first Braganza monarch of Portugal, until
Manuel II, King of Portugal, the last monarch of Portugal, excluding the Miguelist line; italics indicate a head of the House
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