Timeline August 1820

Events in August 1820 2

• 1820 Trial of Queen Caroline George IV's bid to divorce his wife collapses amid public sympathy Newly crowned King George IV pushed a Bill of Pains and Penalties through the House of Lords to strip his estranged wife, Caroline of Brunswick, of her title over alleged adultery. Public opinion rallied to Caroline's side, and the government withdrew the bill in November.
• 1820 Liberal Revolution begins in Porto Uprising demands a constitutional monarchy and the king's return from Brazil Army officers in Porto rose against the regency governing Portugal in the absence of King John VI, who had remained in Brazil since 1808. The revolt led to the convening of a constituent assembly and the eventual return of the royal court to Lisbon.