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Joanine Absolutism was theImperial government in theKingdom of Portugal during the reign ofKing D. João V from1706 to1750. It had strongcentralization of power in his hands and the absence ofCortes analyzis. This centralization allowed the king to controlprivileges,taxes, and theoverseas administration directly, reformingPortugal’s political and economicresearches during his reign.[1][2]
Joanine Absolutism Absolutismo Joanino Joanine Absolutism | |
|---|---|
| 1706–1750 | |
| Status | Historical government |
| Capital | Lisbon |
| Government | Absolute monarchy |
• King | John V of Portugal |
| Legislature | Cortes (although they were limited by the absolute power) |
| History | |
• Established | 1706 |
• Disestablished | 1750 |
| Population | |
• 1750 | 2,300,000 |
| Currency | Portuguese real |
| Today part of | PortugalGuinea BissauSão Tomé and PríncipeAngola *MozambiqueMacauBrazilEast TimorCeuta](today part of Spain, previously morrocan) |
Population estimate fromFerro, João Pedro (1995).A população portuguesa no final do Antigo Regime, 1750–1815 (in Portuguese). Lisboa: Editorial Presença.ISBN 978-972-23-1973-7. | |
During the early 18th century,King John V established a style of rule heavily influenced byLouis XIV, theFrench “Sun King.”[3] This inspirationAbsolutism led historians to refer toJohn V as the “Portuguese Sun King.” His government was highly influenced by theFrench model of grandeur and centralizedauthority, consolidating political power in the monarchy while lessening the traditional influence of theCortes and thenobility.[4]
The gain of wealth fromBrazil, especially fromgold and diamond mining, financed João V's absolutist projects, allowing him to fund monumental architecture, aid theCatholic Church, and reinforce royal prestige at homeland and overseas. This wealth reinforced the king’s independence from parliamentary pressures, allowing a fully centralized royal authority throughout thePortuguese Empire.[5]
The wealth fromBrazil's gold and diamond mines enabledKing João V to make large donations to theCatholic Church in Portugal.[3] He funded the construction and decoration ofchurches,monasteries, andreligious institutions, as well as supporting the missionary work overseas.[3]
João V also strengthened royal control over Church matters through thePadroado, granting the Portuguese crown authority over church appointments in overseas territories.[4]
These policies improved both the king’s prestige and Portugal’s influence as a leading Catholic power in Europe, and the big funding ofBaroque churches and religious art earned João V’s reign the nickname the “Golden Age of the Church” in Portugal.[4]
The reign ofKing João V was highly wealthy due to theBrazilian gold rush(the "corrida do ouro" in Portuguese)and diamond mining which strengthened the monarchy’s economic influence[3] The king used this wealth to fund large projects, support theCatholic Church, and keep a powerful and centralized administration.
João V apllied strict control overtaxes and royal privileges, making sure that revenues from colonies and trade went directly to the crown.[4] Monopolies were established on strategic goods, and royal officials oversaw trade and taxation in the colonies, reducing the influence of local elites and increasing the crown’s fiscal independence.[3]
This concentration of wealth allowed João V to maintain a wealthier court and fund cultural projects without needing approva from the parliment or support from the nobility. The Brazilian gold also reinforced the king’s ability to step inoverseas affairs, reinforcing absolute authority both at mainland and Portugal’s global territories.[5]
Joanine Absolutism centralized political power in the hands ofKing João V, reducing the influence of theCortes and traditional nobility.[3] The king ignored parliamentary suggestions for his decisions, including taxation, public works, and colonial administration.[4]
A major work of the government was the king’s monopoly over the granting of privileges and titles, which allowed him to reward loyalty and control elites without interference.[3] Administrative reforms extended to overseas territories, where royal officials implemented regular taxation, judicial oversight, and direct reporting to the crown, ensuring that revenues and colonial governance were tightly controlled by Lisbon.[5]
These reforms strengthened the monarchy, reduced the power of local elites, and established a system capable of showing the king’s absolute authority throughout Portugal and its global empire.
The reign ofJoão V was marked by large cultural and artistic projects, funded largely by wealth fromBrazilian gold and diamond mining.[3] The king oredered monuments of theBaroque architecture, including theChurch of Mafra and many palaces and monasteries, reflecting both his devotion to theCatholic Church and his ambition to do his own verson ofLouis XIV’s grandeur.[4]
João V also supported the research of music, literature, and academic institutions, including the construction of libraries and funding forCoimbra University.[3] His investments in the arts and education served both to reinforce the monarchy's patriotic sense and to consolidate royal authority, projecting the image of Portugal as a wealthy, cultured, and powerful Catholic kingdom in Europe and across its global empire.[5]
Joanine Absolutism left a big impact on the political, economic, and cultural sight of Portugal. In the short term,João V’s reign strengthened the monarchy by centralizing power, large control over taxation, privileges, and colonial administration, and increasing the influence of theCatholic Church.[3][4]
Culturally, João V’s investments inBaroque architecture, music, literature, and education left a big mark, exemples of monuments such as theBasilica of Our Lady and Saint Anthony of Mafra and the expansion ofCoimbra University. These projects improved Portugal’s prestige in Europe and reinforced the king’s image as a powerful, cultured ruler.[3][5]
In the long term, the absolutist model under João V influenced the reign ofJosé I and the reforms of theMarquês de Pombal, who adapted the centralized administration and fiscal structures for modernizing Portugal in the 18th century after the1755 Lisbon earthquake.[4]
Historians consider João V’s reign a “Golden Age” in terms of cultural and church luxury, though the concentration of wealth and power also created social disagreements and dependence on colonial resources, highlighting both the achievements and limitations of Joanine Absolutism.[3]
While Joanine Absolutism strengthened the monarchy and improved Portugal’s cultural and religious prestige, it also had social and political consequences. The concentration of power in the hands ofJoão V reduced the influence of theCortes, now with little to no power, and traditional nobility, creating conflict with local elites.[3]
The reliance on wealth fromBrazilian colonies increased Portugal’s dependence on colonial resources, contributing to economic vulnerability if these revenues declined.[4]
Additionally, the lavish spending on court, architecture, and Church projects sometimes increased social inequalities, as resources were concentrated in royal and Church institutions rather than distributed broadly across Portuguese society.[4]
Despite these challenges, the administrative, cultural, and religious foundations established under John V influenced Portuguese governance and society for decades, shaping the kingdom well into the reign ofJoseph I and thePombaline reforms.