Everything Everywhere Daily The Lisbon Regicide
Jul 22, 2025
A shocking assassination of King Carlos I and his heir in broad daylight marks a turning point in Portuguese history. The podcast dives into the turmoil of early 20th century Portugal, highlighting the factors that fueled the rise of republican sentiment. It discusses the immediate fallout from the regicide, leading to the rapid decline of the monarchy. Additionally, it explores the unexpected shift from hopes for democracy to authoritarian rule, revealing the complex legacy and ironic outcomes of this historical event.
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Carbonaria's Role in Regicide
- The Carbonaria secret society orchestrated political violence against the monarchy in Portugal.
- Their militant Republican ideology fueled the regicide and growing social unrest.
Public Assassination of the King
- On February 1, 1908, assassins killed King Carlos I and his heir in a public square in Lisbon.
- The attack happened openly, shocking the nation and destabilizing the monarchy immediately.
Regicide Undermined Monarchy's Legitimacy
- The assassination exposed the monarchy's vulnerability after centuries of rule.
- It symbolized the decline of royal invincibility, emboldening Republican forces.