Afonso IV of Portugal
King of Portugal
1291 — 1357
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Portugal
Born
February 8, 1291
Died
1357 (age ~66)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
sovereign
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in LisbonDied in Lisbon
1291
Born in Lisbon (1291-02-08)
1325
PositionMonarch of Portugal (1325–1357)
1357
Died in Lisbon
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Afonso IV, called the Brave, was King of Portugal from 1325 until his death in 1357. He was the only legitimate son of King Denis of Portugal and Elizabeth of Aragon.
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Who is Afonso IV of Portugal?+
Afonso IV, called the Brave, was King of Portugal from 1325 until his death in 1357. He was the only legitimate son of King Denis of Portugal and Elizabeth of Aragon.
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 IV of Portugal born?+
Afonso IV of Portugal was born on February 8, 1291.
When did Afonso IV of Portugal die?+
Afonso IV of Portugal died in 1357, at approximately 66 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.
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Afonso — February 8, 1291
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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