mar 1, 1846 - Maria da Fonte

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The revolt began in the Minho region, northern Portugal, in the spring of 1846. It was led by peasants, often women, who were particularly incensed by the burial reforms.
The name Maria da Fonte comes from the story of a woman—real or symbolic—who became the face of the resistance in the village of Póvoa de Lanhoso.
The movement quickly gained traction, spreading across northern Portugal. Armed peasants attacked tax offices, municipal buildings, and government representatives.
The insurgents formed militia-like groups and confronted government troops. Their ability to mobilize popular support made suppression difficult.
The Costa Cabral government attempted to quell the revolt with military force, but the movement's popularity and resilience overwhelmed government forces.
The revolt escalated into a broader national crisis, with various factions exploiting the unrest for political gain.
The revolt ultimately led to the fall of the Cabralist government in May 1846. Costa Cabral fled into exile, and a new government under Pedro de Sousa Holstein, the Duke of Palmela, was formed.

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