Afonso II of Portugal
King of Portugal
1185 — 1223
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Portugal
Born
April 23, 1185
Died
1223 (age ~38)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
sovereign
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in CoimbraDied in Coimbra
1185
Born in Coimbra (1185-04-23)
1211
PositionMonarch of Portugal (1211–1223)
1223
Died in Coimbra
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Afonso II, also called Afonso the Fat and Afonso the Leper, was King of Portugal from 1211 until 1223. Afonso was the third monarch of Portugal.
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Who is Afonso II of Portugal?+
Afonso II, also called Afonso the Fat and Afonso the Leper, was King of Portugal from 1211 until 1223. Afonso was the third monarch of Portugal.
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 II of Portugal born?+
Afonso II of Portugal was born on April 23, 1185.
When did Afonso II of Portugal die?+
Afonso II of Portugal died in 1223, at approximately 38 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 de Albuquerque
Portuguese general, admiral, and statesman (1453–1515)
Afonso I of Portugal
king of Portugal from 1139 to 1185
Afonso V of Portugal
King of Portugal and the Algarves
Afonso III of Portugal
King of Portugal
Afonso IV of Portugal
King of Portugal
Afonso VI of Portugal
King of Portugal and the Algarves
Afonso — April 23, 1185
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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