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An attack on this city by André Masséna was prevented by a series of secret fortifications around it ordered by the Duke of Wellington. A tent complex (10[1])was constructed on the outskirts of this city to house the court of King Joseph I after he developed a fear of masonry. Parts of this city were rebuilt in the Pombaline (10[1])(“pom-bal-EEN”) style following a major disaster. (-5[1])In 1807, French forces occupied this city (10[1])unopposed, only to find that members of the ruling House (10[1])of Braganza (10[1])had fled to Brazil. (10[2]-5[1])In 1755, (10[2])this capital city was devastated by an earthquake. For 10 points, the Peninsular War saw a long occupation of what city, the medieval and modern-day capital of Portugal? ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Lisbon [or Lisboa]
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