João V, King of Portugal (1 jan 1706 ano – 1 jan 1750 ano)

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João V of Portugal becomes king, overseeing major growth in Portuguese art, culture, and industry, fueled by Brazil's massive gold and diamond production. He continues economic policies that promote industry, establishing factories for goods like paper, glass, and shipbuilding. Wealth from Brazilian resources also allows him to invite foreign experts to teach in Portugal, establish a Natural History Museum, and build an Astronomical Observatory to boost scientific knowledge. For the next 40 years, João V focuses on building grand and costly monuments, making the Portuguese royal family the richest in Europe, even considering moving his throne to Rio de Janeiro. The taxes on Brazilian gold provide him immense personal wealth, enabling him to create a powerful monarchy modeled on the French kings, centered on luxury and court ceremonies.

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