The history of the Kingdom of Portugal from the Illustrious Generation of the early 15th century to the fall of the House of Aviz in the late 16th century has been named the "Portuguese golden age" an
Prince Henry, the Navigator
Conquest of Tangier in 1471, from the Pastrana series of tapestries
King Afonso V of Portugal
The Padrão dos Descobrimentos ("Monument to the Discoveries") in Lisbon
Battle of Alcácer Quibir
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The Battle of Alcácer Quibir was fought in northern Morocco, near the town of Ksar-el-Kebir and Larache, on 4 August 1578.
History of Portugal (1415–1578)
…action of lawyers, scribes and other court officials, and created fines for delays. Sebastian disappeared (and was presumably killed in action) in the battle of Alcácer Quibir in 1578, after the brief reign of King Henry triggering the Portuguese succession crisis. Following the Portuguese crisis of succession, a dynastic…
Battle at Ksar el Kebir, depicting the encirclement of the Portuguese army on the left
King Sebastian of Portugal