João IV

Japanese: ジョアン[4世](英語表記)João IV
João IV
1604‐56
King of Portugal. Reigned 1640-56. Founder of the House of Braganza. Born the son of Dom Teodosio, Duke of Braganza, he was elected King of Portugal as João IV when Portugal regained independence from Spain in 1640. He strengthened defenses along the border in preparation for an invasion by Spanish troops, while also completely reorganizing the national system after independence. In overseas territories, he received the support of Great Britain and recovered the colonies of Brazil and Angola from the Netherlands. [Kanshichi Norio]

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
1604‐56
ポルトガル王。在位1640‐56年。ブラガンサ朝の創始者。ブラガンサ公ドン・テオドジオの子として生まれたが,1640年スペインから再独立した際にジョアン4世としてポルトガル国王に選出された。スペイン軍の侵入に備えて国境沿いの防衛を強化する一方,独立後の国家体制を全面的に再編した。海外領ではイギリスの支持を得てオランダから植民地ブラジル,アンゴラを回復した。【金七 紀男】

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