The Portuguese Royal Family Flees to Brazil
The Portuguese Royal Family Flees to Brazil  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Thu Jan 22 2026
Description: January 22, 1808. After fleeing a French invasion, the Portuguese royal family sets up court in exile on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.