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King Sebastian I of Portugal

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The Resume

    (January 20, 1554-August 4, 1578)
    Born in Lisbon, Portugal
    King of Portugal (1557-1578)
    Succeeded his grandfather, King John III of Portugal
    Nicknamed 'The Virgin King'

Why he might be annoying:

    He became king at the age of three.
    For most of his reign, regents ran the kingdom.
    He hated women (which probably explains the 'Virgin King' nickname).
    He organized a crusade against Morocco, despite a lack of support from the Pope, other nations, or even his own people.
    Morocco tried to dissuade him, but he went ahead with it anyway.
    The crusade was a complete disaster, and he was killed in battle.
    His death caused a succession crisis that eventually led to Spain taking over Portugal for 60 years.
    There's a legend that he'll return in Portugal's darkest moment to bring it back to its former glory. (Hello! Portugal lost its independence because of him!)

Why he might not be annoying:

    Even though his remains were supposedly reclaimed and buried, some people believed he was still alive.
    Several impostors emerged, claiming to be him.
    He is the subject of a tragedy by John Dryden
    He opposed the enslavement of Brazilian Indians.
    He provided doctors and built hospitals during a plague.
    He provided credit to poor farmers and scholarships to students.
    He became a national icon in Portugal.

Credit: Truffle


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 133 Votes: 60.15% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying