Battle of Cova da Piedade

The Battle of Cova da Piedade, or Battle of Cacilhas or Battle of Almada, fought on 23 July 1833, was a battle of the Portuguese Civil War between the Liberal forces of Dom Pedro, ex-Emperor of Brazil and Regent for his daughter Maria da Glória, and the Absolutist army of his brother the King Dom Miguel. The Liberal forces were victorious and occupied Lisbon the next day.

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