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TIL that despite being mentally unfit to rule, Afonso VI became King of Portugal in 1656. He married Maria of Savoy but was unable to consummate during their 2 year marriage. Maria got an annulment, married his younger brother Pedro, sent Alfonso into exile on an island and they claimed the thrown.

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