Bertrand of Orléans-Braganza
claimant to the defunct Brazilian throne / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bertrand, Head of the Imperial House of Brazil (born 2 February 1941, Mandelieu, France) is the head of the Vassouras branch of the House of Orléans-Braganza. He is the claimant to the Brazilian throne as Bertrand I. The Vassouras branch claims legitimacy over the throne against the Petrópolis branch of the family, headed by Pedro Carlos, Prince of Brazil. Both Prince Bertrand and Prince Pedro Carlos are great-great-grandchildren of Emperor Pedro II of Brazil, of the House of Braganza. They disputed leadership over Brazilian Imperial Family due to a dynastic dispute concerning their fathers, who were cousins.
Bertrand I of Brazil | |||||
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Head of the Imperial House of Brazil (disputed) | |||||
Tenure | 15 July 2022 - Present | ||||
Predecessor | Luiz | ||||
Heir presumptive | Antônio, Prince Imperial of Brazil | ||||
Born | (1941-02-02) 2 February 1941 (age 83) Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Vichy France | ||||
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House | Orléans-Braganza | ||||
Father | Pedro Henrique of Orléans-Braganza | ||||
Mother | Princess Maria Elisabeth of Bavaria | ||||
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Prince Bertrand was born in Mandelieu, Vichy France, the second son of Pedro Henrique, Prince of Brazil, and Princess Maria Elisabeth of Bavaria. He was the third and last son of the couple to be born abroad. He came to Brazil when he was four years old. He graduated in law at the University of São Paulo. Prince Bertrand is an avid traditionalist conservative, anti-communist and an advocate of right-wing Christian policies. The Prince succeeded his brother as Head of the Imperial House of Brazil. He is the main activist and spokesman for the restoration of the monarchy. He is frequently invited by public and private institutions, including the Federal Government, to participate in official events. He participates in monarchical events and meetings. He travels the country in campaigns to promote the monarchy.
A member of the House of Orléans-Braganza, Prince Bertrand is closely related to the Royal House of Portugal and the Royal House of France (Orleanist claimants), both by his father. He is realted to the Royal House of Bavaria, by his mother. He is a great-grandson of both Empress Isabel of Brazil and King Ludwig III of Bavaria.