who was afonso?
Prince Imperial and heir apparent to the throne of the Empire of Brazil.
Afonso, Prince Imperial of Brazil
Dom Afonso (23 February 1845 – 11 June 1847) was the Prince Imperial and heir apparent to the throne of the Empire of Brazil.
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Afonso, Prince Imperial of Brazil [SEP] Introduction
He still had an heir in his daughter Isabel, but he was unconvinced that a female would prove to be a suitable successor. He showed less concern about the effects his policies had on the monarchy, provided his daughter Isabel with no training for her role as potential empress, and failed to cultivate her acceptance within the country's political class. Pedro II's lack of interest in protecting the imperial system ultimately led to its downfall.