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24 June 1663: The Fall of Évora Strengthened Portuguese Independence
On 24 June 1663, the Spanish garrison in Évora surrendered after the Spanish military defeat in the Battle of Ameixial. This event marked the beginning of the Portuguese Restoration War (1640–1668), solidifying Portuguese sovereignty and signaling the decline of Habsburg influence in southern Iberia. The victory under the leadership of António Luís de Sousa, Count of Prado, against Juan José de Austria paved the way for the 1668 Treaty of Lisbon, which recognized Portuguese independence.
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