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Dom Carlos I, known as "the Diplomat", "the Oceanographer" among many other names, was King of Portugal from 1889 until his assassination in 1908. He was the first Portuguese king to die a violent death since King Sebastian in 1578, the only one to be assassinated, and penultimate Portuguese head of state to die a violent death.
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culture · King of Portugal from 1889 to 1908 · painter · diplomat · also Carlos I of Portugal, King of Portugal Carlos I, King of Portugal Carlos Ferdinand-Louis-Marie-Francois d'Assise, Carlos de Bragança, Carlos the Martyr, King of Portugal Charles I
Born 28 September 1863 · Died 1 February 1908 · Q158874
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Naturally. Especially since it was a historic milestone, not only for me but also for the country. People were actually glued to the television for hours to watch that finale, achieved with great simplicity, but also as a result of a lot of hard work and sacrifice, although always with enormous pleasure, because I was doing what I loved... especially escaping from others!
I receive this with pleasure and joy. It is recognition of several years dedicated to sport with soul, heart and demeanor. I think people recognize these values and principles. As I had some influence in projecting the sport to the highest level, these moments are always an honor. It is recognition of several years of sacrifice and, above all, tremendous courage and belief that I was going to be an Olympic champion. It was worth it,
“Naturally. Especially since it was a historic milestone, not only for me but also for the country. People were actually glued to the television for hours to watch that finale, achieved with great simplicity, but also as a result of a lot of hard work and sacrifice, although always with enormous pleasure, because I was doing what I loved... especially escaping from others!”
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“I receive this with pleasure and joy. It is recognition of several years dedicated to sport with soul, heart and demeanor. I think people recognize these values and principles. As I had some influence in projecting the sport to the highest level, these moments are always an honor. It is recognition of several years of sacrifice and, above all, tremendous courage and belief that I was going to be an Olympic champion. It was worth it,”
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“I was surprised to win. I thought I would finish no higher than fifth. My previous highest position at the World Cross Country Championships was 24th [in 1973].”
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“As I watched my elbow go through the windshield, I thought, ‘There goes the Olympics’. “I was lucky not to be seriously injured.”
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Died 1908-02-01.
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Awarded Royal Victorian Chain (1902).
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Career landmark: Monarch of Portugal (1889–1908).
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Awarded Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1883).
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Traveled to Italy, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, where he increased his knowledge of the modern civilization of his time
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1886 and 1888, he ruled as Regent as his father was traveling in Europe, as had become traditional among the Portuguese constitutional kings
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Born 1863-09-28.
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