wounded in an attempted assassination The Távora family and the Duke of Aveiro The Jesuits 1759 Sebastião de Melo prosecuted every person involved, even women and children
What happened to Joseph I in 1758? Who was implicated in the attempted assassination of Joseph I? Who was expelled from the country after the assassination attempt on Joseph I? In what year did Joseph I make his minister the Count of Oeiras? What act finally broke the power of the aristocracy?
Following the earthquake, Joseph I gave his Prime Minister even more power, and Sebastião de Melo became a powerful, progressive dictator. As his power grew, his enemies increased in number, and bitter disputes with the high nobility became frequent. In 1758 Joseph I was wounded in an attempted assassination. The Távora family and the Duke of Aveiro were implicated and executed after a quick trial. The Jesuits were expelled from the country and their assets confiscated by the crown. Sebastião de Melo prosecuted every person involved, even women and children. This was the final stroke that broke the power of the aristocracy. Joseph I made his loyal minister Count of Oeiras in 1759.
question: What happened to Joseph I in 1758?, answer: wounded in an attempted assassination | question: Who was implicated in the attempted assassination of Joseph I?, answer: The Távora family and the Duke of Aveiro | question: Who was expelled from the country after the assassination attempt on Joseph I?, answer: The Jesuits | question: In what year did Joseph I make his minister the Count of Oeiras?, answer: 1759 | question: What act finally broke the power of the aristocracy?, answer: Sebastião de Melo prosecuted every person involved, even women and children