Marquês de Pombal
The Marquês de Pombal, born Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, was a prominent Portuguese statesman in the 18th century, best known for his reforms that modernized Portugal after the 1755 earthquake. He is credited with establishing the Douro Valley as the first regulated wine region in the world in 1756, a pivotal moment in the history of Port wine, which continues to be celebrated today.
Born on May 13, 1699 (326 years old)
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Marquês de Pombal was a key figure in the Reforma Pombalina alongside D. José I.
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Marquês de Pombal created the world's oldest demarcated and regulated wine region on September 10, 1756.
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