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4 days ago · Portugal traces its national origin to 24 June 1128, the date of the Battle of São Mamede. Afonso proclaimed himself Prince of Portugal after this battle and in 1139, he assumed the title King of Portugal. In 1143, the Kingdom of León recognised him as King of Portugal by the Treaty of Zamora.
2 days ago · After a conflict with the kingdom of Castile, Denis of Portugal signed the Treaty of Alcañices in 1297 with Ferdinand IV of Castile. This treaty established the border between the kingdoms of Portugal and Leon. The reigns of Denis, Afonso IV, and Peter I mostly saw peace with the other kingdoms of Iberia.
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4 days ago · May 26, 2024. Perched at the mouth of the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal stands the iconic Belém Tower, a stunning fortified tower that has stood witness to over 500 years of Portuguese history. Constructed during the height of Portugal‘s maritime expansion, Belém Tower embodies the spirit of the Age of Discovery and serves as a enduring ...
2 days ago · The Portuguese Empire (Portuguese: Império Português, European Portuguese: [ĩˈpɛ.ɾju puɾ.tuˈɣeʃ]), also known as the Portuguese Overseas (Ultramar Português) or the Portuguese Colonial Empire (Império Colonial Português), was composed of the overseas colonies, factories, and later overseas territories, governed by the Kingdom of ...
5 days ago · 1. How did the division between Spain and Portugal begin? The division began with the founding of Portugal as a separate entity in the 12th century and was further solidified by the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494. 2. What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
4 days ago · Ponta da Piedade is a rocky cape that sits just south of Lagos, Portugal. Over thousands of years, the sea has been eroding the rock, creating the unique rock formations, caves, and arches along the promontory. Ponta da Piedade is often acclaimed as one of the Portugal’s most beautiful places to visit.
5 days ago · Manuel contracted a severe illness that killed him on Dec. 13, 1521. Succeeding him as king was his oldest son, who became King John III. Manuel I was King of Portugal for 26 years, at the end of the 15th Century and into the early 16th Century. A rich and famous monarch, he presided over the further ascension of his country as a great power.
