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, an objective that he pursued until his death.

Occupation

sovereign, writer, warrior, revolutionary

Position held

Monarch of Portugal, Count of Portugal

Citizenship

Kingdom of Galicia, Kingdom of Portugal

Born

July 25, 1109, 1109, 1106, 1111

Died

December 6, 1185