Afonso I of Portugal
king of Portugal from 1139 to 1185
1109 — 1185
Quick Facts
Profession
king of Portugal from 1139 to 1185
Born
January 1, 1109
Died
1185 (age ~76)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
writer, warrior, sovereign
Kingdom of GaliciaBorn in GuimarãesDied in Coimbra
1109
Born in Guimarães (1109-01-01)
1112
PositionCount of Portugal (1112–1139)
1139
PositionMonarch of Portugal (1139–1185)
1185
Died in Coimbra
About
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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Who is 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
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 of Portugal born?+
Afonso I of Portugal was born on January 1, 1109.
When did Afonso I of Portugal die?+
Afonso I of Portugal died in 1185, at approximately 76 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 — January 1, 1109
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
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