Duke of Porto (Portuguese Duque do Porto) is a title of Portuguese nobility, held by members of the royal family. It is named for the city of Porto, in the north of Portugal.
History The title was created in 1833 for Maria, Princess Royal of Portugal by King Pedro IV of Portugal. The title's name was made in honour of the city of Porto, due its loyalty to Pedro IV and Maria II in the Liberal Wars.
Following the use of the title by Maria, Princess Royal of Portugal, the title became associated with the second male child of the head of the Royal House of Portugal.
List of dukes of Porto ImageNameLifespanTenureMonarchical parentInfanta Maria da Glória, Duchess of Porto4 April 1819 – 15 November 18534 April 1833 – 31 October 1838Pedro IV of PortugalInfante Luís, Duke of Porto31 October 1838 – 19 October 1889 31 October 1838 - 31 July 1865Maria II of PortugalInfante Afonso, Duke of Porto31 July 1865 – 21 February 1920 31 July 1865 – 21 February 1920 Luís I of Portugal
Claimed dukes of Porto After the end of the monarchy, the following individuals have claimed the title of Duke of Porto: ImageNameLifespanTenureMonarchical parent Infante Dinis, Duke of Porto25 November 1999 - Present25 November 1999 - PresentDuarte Pio
See also Dukedoms in Portugal Portuguese nobility
External links Genealogy of the Dukes of Porto - Portuguese Genealogical site