Show Portuguese Monarchy The turn of the Twentieth century century century cen cen- tury marked the downfall of many monarchies in Euro Europe e. e f In Portugal however where the revolution of 1910 expelled Alfonso and the royal family for all aU time the asce dency of the monarchial line in 1640 is still celebrated The stamp issued in 1940 to commemorate commemorate commemorate com com- the anniversary of the monarchy bears a likeness of King John IV duke of Braganza As leader of the patriotic party the duke succeeded in 1640 in expelling ex ex- expelling I eX-I p the Spanish usurpers and making himself king after the country had been 60 years ur W the Ute yoke of Spain |