He was 74 years old and had been hospitalized at Casa de Saúde São José, in Rio de Janeiro, since July; his death was attributed to respiratory complications
Dom Antonio de Orleans e Bragança, crown prince of the Brazilian imperial family, died this Friday (8), aged 74. He had been hospitalized at Casa de Saúde São José, in , since July, and his death was attributed to respiratory complications. The announcement was made by the Imperial House, which mourned the loss of an important figure in the . The prince leaves behind his wife, three children and two grandchildren. Dom Antonio was the successor of Dom Bertrand, current head of the Imperial House. The line of succession now passes to Dom Rafael, aged 38.
With a degree in civil engineering, Dom Antonio was retired, but he also stood out as an artist, with several works on display to the public. He was an active supporter of the restoration of the monarchy in Brazil and frequently participated in events such as “Monarchical Meetings”, where he discussed the relevance of the monarchy in contemporary society.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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