Dom João

Dom João, also known as King João VI of Portugal, was a prominent 19th-century monarch who ruled Portugal from 1816 to 1826. He is notable for relocating the Portuguese royal court to Brazil in 1807 to escape Napoleon's invasion, which helped modernize Brazil and increase its importance within the empire. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize Portuguese institutions and navigate political changes, including Brazil's path toward independence. Dom João's leadership played a crucial role in shaping both Portugal and Brazil's historical trajectories during a period of significant upheaval and transformation.