List of viceroys of Portugal

Viceroy of Portugal
ResidenceRibeira Palace
AppointerKing of Portugal
Formation18 July 1580
First holderDuke of Alba
Final holderDuchess of Mantua
Abolished1 December 1640

The Viceroy of Portugal was the political chief of the Kingdom of Portugal and the highest representative of the King of Portugal during the period of the Iberian Union, when a personal union existed between the monarchies of Portugal and Spain.

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