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1109
Most probable date of birth of Afonso Henriques, son of
Henry of Burgundy and of Dona Teresa, natural daughter of
Leonese King Alfonso VI.
1122
Afonso Henriques knights himself in Zamora ignoring the power
of the Cardinal who was to knight him.
At age 13, this is the beginning of a very independent and fearless
character.
1128
Afonso Henriques fights against his mother and her ally and lover, the
Galician Count Fernão Peres de Trava at a field named
São Mamede,
near the castle of Guimarães. The Galician troops are defeated.
1129
On April 6, Afonso Henriques dictates a letter where he
proclaims himself suzerain of all Portuguese cities.
1135
Alfonso VII, son of Dona Urraca is crowned Emperor of all
of Spain at the Cathedral of Leon.
Afonso Henriques refuses to pay homage or tribute to his cousin.
1137
Peace Treaty of Tui.
After fighting against Alfonso VI in the North of Minho,
Afonso Henriques promises the Emperor fidelity, security, and
help against enemies. This Treaty strategically allows him time to
face the Moors.
1139
Battle
of Ourique. D. Afonso Henriques does battle to five moor kings and
defeats them.
1140
D.
Afonso Henriques
begins to use the title of King.
1143
Zamora
Treaty probable date, in which Afonso Henriques establishes
peace with his cousin Alfonso VII.
Meantime D. Afonso Henriques writes to Pope Innocence II and
declares himself and all his descendants "censual" of the
Church of Rome.
The word "censual" meant that he recognized the power of the
Church and he was bound to pay obedience only to the pope. In other
words, in his region no other power is recognized other than his own.
1147
Afonso Henriques with the aid of foreign crusaders
conquers
Lisbon
1169
Afonso Henriques is imprisoned by Fernando II, king of Leon.
1179
The Catholic Church finally recognizes formally, Afonso Henriques
as King and founder of the first Dynasty, that of Borgonha
or Burgundy.
1180
End of conflicts with Fernando II of Leon for the
possession of lands in the coast of Andaluzia.
1185
Afonso Henriques dies on December 6, in the same city he was
born.
His legacy, apart from a great fortune, is the Condado
Portucalense, now a country by the name of Portugal.
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