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Afonso Henriques Declares Portugal’s Independence (1139) …
Years: 1139 - 1139
Afonso Henriques Declares Portugal’s Independence (1139)
Following his decisive victory at the Battle of Ourique in 1139, Afonso Henriques formally proclaimed the independence of his county from the Kingdom of León and Castile, ruled by his cousin, King Alfonso VII. This bold declaration marked a turning point in the struggle for Portuguese sovereignty, solidifying Afonso Henriques’ leadershipand paving the way for the emergence of an independent Portuguese kingdom.
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- Moors
- Galicia, Kingdom of
- León, Kingdom of
- Almoravid dynasty
- Castile, Kingdom of
- Portugal, (second) County of
- Portugal, Burgundian (Alfonsine) Kingdom of
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Years: 1139 - 1139
Locations
People
Groups
- Moors
- Galicia, Kingdom of
- León, Kingdom of
- Almoravid dynasty
- Castile, Kingdom of
- Portugal, (second) County of
- Portugal, Burgundian (Alfonsine) Kingdom of
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions