Biography of afonso the first
Biography of afonso the first
Biography of afonso the first president...
Afonso I of Portugal
King of Portugal from 1139 to 1185
"Afonso I" redirects here. For the African ruler, see Afonso I of Kongo.
| Afonso I | |
|---|---|
Depiction in the Castilian manuscript Compendium of Chronicles of Kings, c. 1312–1325 | |
| Reign | 26 July 1139 – 6 December 1185 |
| Acclamation | 25 July 1139 |
| Successor | Sancho I |
| Reign | 1112 – 25 July 1139 |
| Predecessor | Henry |
| Co-count | Theresa (1112–1128)[1] |
| Regent | Theresa (1112–1128) |
| Born | Alphonso Henryquez[citation needed] 1106, 25 July 1109, August 1109 or 1111 Guimarães (some argue Viseu) |
| Died | 6 December 1185 (aged c. 73–79) Coimbra, Portugal |
| Burial | Santa Cruz Monastery, Coimbra |
| Spouse | Matilda of Savoy (m. 1146; died 1157) |
| Issue Detail | Urraca, Queen of León Teresa, Countess of Flanders Mafalda Sancho I, King of Portugal |
| House | Burgundy |
| Father | Henry, Count of Portugal |
| Mother | Theresa, Countess
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