On the morning of October 5, 1910, Portugal marked the end of 767 years of monarchy with the proclamation of the Republic. The event, organized by the Portuguese Republican Party, concluded with José Relvas announcing the new era from the balcony of Lisbon's City Hall. King D. Manuel II went into exile the same day.
The revolution began with a military coup in the preceding days, involving around two thousand soldiers and sailors in Lisbon. The clashes resulted in approximately 70 deaths and 300 injuries. The official proclamation occurred at 9 AM, communicated to the country by telegraph.
The First Republic, lasting until 1926, introduced significant social and civil changes, such as divorce and the right to strike, and established the 1911 Constitution. The female figure associated with the Republic was inspired by a young seamstress.
