Do you know who holds the record for the shortest reign as king? Prepare to be shocked. 👑
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In 1908, Luis II of Portugal became king after his father was assassinated, but within 20 minutes, he too was killed by the same attackers.
That made his reign the shortest in recorded modern history, only 20 minutes long!
Imagine being crowned king… only to die before even sitting on the throne properly.
History sometimes feels stranger than fiction! Don't you think🤔Â
Did you know such a short reign ever happened? What’s the weirdest fact you’ve heard about kings or rulers? Let’s discuss! 👇
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5 hrs agoDo you know who holds the record for the shortest reign as king? Prepare to be shocked. 👑
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In 1908, Luis II of Portugal became king after his father was assassinated, but within 20 minutes, he too was killed by the same attackers.
That made his reign the shortest in recorded modern history, only 20 minutes long!
Imagine being crowned king… only to die before even sitting on the throne properly.
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History sometimes feels stranger than fiction! Don't you think🤔Â
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Did you know such a short reign ever happened? What’s the weirdest fact you’ve heard about kings or rulers? Let’s discuss! 👇