Afonso I of Portugal

Dom Afonso I nicknamed "the Conqueror", "the Founder" and "the Great" by the Portuguese, was the first king of Portugal, from 26 July 1139 until his death on 6 December 1185. He achieved the independence of the County of Portugal, establishing a new kingdom and doubling its area with the Reconquista, an objective that he pursued until his death.

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culture · King of Portugal from 1139 to 1185 · sovereign · writer · warrior · revolutionary · also Afonso I of Portugal, O conquistador, O fundador, O grande, Afonso Henriques, Alfonso I

Born 25 July 1109 · Died 6 December 1185 · Q587697

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Career landmark: Monarch of Portugal (1139–1185).
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Career landmark: Count of Portugal (1112–1139).
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