Afonso I
1st Duke of Braganza (1377-1461)
1377 — 1461
Quick Facts
Profession
1st Duke of Braganza (1377-1461)
Born
August 10, 1377
Died
1461 (age ~84)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
aristocrat
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in EstremozDied in Chaves
1377
Born in Estremoz (1377-08-10)
1461
Died in Chaves
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Afonso I?+
Afonso I is 1st Duke of Braganza (1377-1461). Born in 1377.
What does the name Afonso mean?+
The name Afonso means "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Afonso I born?+
Afonso I was born on August 10, 1377.
When did Afonso I die?+
Afonso I died in 1461, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.
The name Afonso is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Afonso
Afonso — August 10, 1377
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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