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H&M. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is a multinational clothing company based in Sweden that focuses on fast-fashion clothing. As of 23 June 2022, H&M Group operated in 75 geographical markets with 4,801 stores under the various company brands, with 107,375 [b] full-time equivalent positions.
Dom Carlos I ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaɾluʃ]; Charles; 28 September 1863 – 1 February 1908), known as the Diplomat ( Portuguese: o Diplomata ), the Martyr ( Portuguese: o Martirizado ), and the Oceanographer ( Portuguese: o Oceanógrafo ), [2] among many other names, was King of Portugal from 1889 until his assassination in 1908.
When King Sebastian of Portugal died, the throne passed to his Grand-uncle, Henry of Portugal (he might be called Henry II because Henry, Count of Portugal, father of Alphonso I of Portugal, was the first of that name to rule Portugal). When Henry died, a succession crisis occurred and António, Prior of Crato, was proclaimed António of Portugal.
Manuel II of Portugal. Dom Manuel II [b] (15 November 1889 – 2 July 1932), " the Patriot " ( Portuguese: "o Patriota") or " the Unfortunate " ( "o Desventurado" ), was the last King of Portugal, ascending the throne after the assassination of his father, King Carlos I, and his elder brother, Luís Filipe, the Prince Royal.
The word Portugal derives from the combined Roman - Celtic place name Portus Cale [18] [19] (present-day's conurbation of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia ). Porto stems from the Latin for port, portus; Cale ' s meaning and origin is unclear. The mainstream explanation is an ethnonym derived from the Callaeci, also known as the Gallaeci peoples, who ...
Overseas trips made by Elizabeth II United Kingdom 10 visits or more 9 visits 8 visits 7 visits 6 visits 5 visits 4 visits 3 visits 2 visits 1 visit Presentation of a book of the Six Decades of H.M. The Queen's Commonwealth and State Visits, 18 December 2012 Queen Elizabeth II undertook a number of state and official visits over her 70-year reign (1952 to 2022), as well as trips throughout the ...
The presence of the Knights Templar in Portugal can be traced from 1128 until their dissolution in the 14th century. Having played a key role during the Portuguese Reconquista by taking, settling or defending the territory from the Muslims, the Order was an influential organisation in Portugal and valuable partner to the Portuguese Crown.
The prime minister of Portugal ( Portuguese: primeiro-ministro; pronounced [pɾiˈmɐjɾu miˈniʃtɾu]) is the head of government of Portugal. As head of government, the prime minister coordinates the actions of ministers, represents the Government of Portugal to the other bodies of state, is accountable to parliament and keeps the president ...