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Afonso I of Portugal

c. 1109–1185 · 12th century · Also known as Afonso Henriques, Afonso the Conqueror

Afonso I of Portugal, known as Afonso Henriques, was the first king of Portugal. Son of Count Henry of the County of Portugal, he took power in 1128, proclaimed himself king after the Battle of Ourique in 1139 and was recognised by León in 1143 and by the papacy in 1179. With crusader help he captured Lisbon in 1147.

Afonso I of Portugal
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Mentioned in 4 profiles

Almoravid EmpireDeclineKingdom of LeónImpactDuchy of BurgundyImpactKingdom of PortugalFoundation, Summary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

County of PortugalKingdom of PortugalSecond Taifa of Mértola

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