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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 was constructed on the outskirts (-5[1])of this city (-5[1])to house the court of King Joseph I after he developed a fear of masonry. Parts of this city were rebuilt in the Pombaline (“pom-bal-EEN”) style following a major disaster. In 1807, (-5[2])French forces occupied this city unopposed, only to find that members (-5[1])of the ruling House of Braganza had fled to Brazil. (10[3])In 1755, (10[1])this capital city was devastated by an earthquake. For 10 points, (10[1])the Peninsular War saw a long occupation of what city, the medieval and modern-day capital of Portugal? (10[2])■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Lisbon [or Lisboa]
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