Battle of São Mamede
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The Battle of São Mamede took place on 24 June 1128 near Guimarães and is considered an important event in the process that led to the establishment of Portugal as an independent kingdom.
The first Portuguese afternoon (1922) by Acácio Lino
The castle of Guimarães, close to which the battle of São Mamede was struck.
Theresa of Portugal.
Afonso I of Portugal
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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 independe
Battle of São Mamede
…near Guimarães and is considered an important event in the process that led to the establishment of Portugal as an independent kingdom. Forces led by Afonso Henriques defeated forces led by his mother, Theresa of Portugal, and Fernão Peres de Trava. Though he took control of the County of Portugal, he remained a…
D. Afonso Henriques O Conquistador
Statue of Afonso Henriques in Guimarães, Portugal
King Afonso I at the Siege of Lisbon (oil on canvas by Joaquim Rodrigues Braga)
Afonso at the Battle of Ourique witnessing the Miracle of the Cross (dated 1793 by Domigos Sequeira)