Afonso VI (21 August 1643 – 12 September 1683), known as "the Victorious" (o Vitorioso), was the second King of Portugal of the House of Braganza from 1656 until his death. He was initially under the regency of his mother, Luisa of Medina-Sidonia, until 1662, when he removed her to a convent and took power with the help of his favourite, the Count of Castelo Melhor.
Afonso's reign saw the end of the Restoration War (1640–68) and Spain's recognition of Portugal's independence. He also negotiated a French alliance through his marriage. However, the king was physically and mentally weak. In 1668, his brother Pedro conspired to have him declared incapable of ruling, and took supreme de facto power as regent, although nominally Afonso was still sovereign. Queen Marie Françoise, Afonso's wife, received an annulment and subsequently married Pedro. Afonso spent the rest of his life and reign practically a prisoner.
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Some of their strengths
King of Portugal Afonso VI has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Curious, Practical, Confident, Optimistic, Extroverted, Passionate, and Intuitive.
Bold and Confident
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, King of Portugal Afonso VI is someone who is a bold, confident, energetic, and optimistic person, who is able to combine personal warmth and charisma with intelligence. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know King of Portugal Afonso VI well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe King of Portugal Afonso VI as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Stable and Creative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, King of Portugal Afonso VI is someone who thrives in volatile situations, and who tends to be a source of stability and comfort for others who are experiencing challenging times .
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Creative and Leadership-oriented
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, King of Portugal Afonso VI tends to be someone who is a natural leader, with determination, motivational powers, and who takes obligations seriously. Who has charisma, a sense of humor, and who tends to attract attention.
Some of King of Portugal Afonso VI's challenges
While King of Portugal Afonso VI has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, King of Portugal Afonso VI can be Arrogant, Sensitive, Selfish, Status-seeking, Complicated, Brusque, and Difficult.
Arrogant and Status-seeking
One of King of Portugal Afonso VI's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as arrogant and status-seeking.
Sensitive and Critical
King of Portugal Afonso VI is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Domineering and Stubborn
Finally, King of Portugal Afonso VI also can be too rebellious, not respond to criticism well, and be too emotional and extreme about things.
