If , to liberals , the name of Miguel was despised , to the legitimists ( the absolutists ) it was venerated .
Because of the independence of Brazil , Miguel 's supporters considered Miguel to be the legitimate heir to the crown of Portugal .
If , to liberals , the name of heir was despised , to the legitimists ( the absolutists ) it was venerated .
Because of the independence of Brazil , Miguel 's supporters considered Miguel to be the legitimate heir to the crown of Portugal .