Afonso I of Portugal

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Afonso I of Portugal born?Between 1106 and 1111
2. Where was Afonso I of Portugal born?County of Portugal
3. When did Afonso I of Portugal die?December 6, 1185
4. What is the career?Count of Portugal (c. 1128–1139), King of Portugal (1139–1185)
5. Who was Afonso I of Portugal?Afonso I, also called Afonso Henriques, was the first king of Portugal. He was born into the Burgundian family that ruled the County of Portugal, a small part of the Kingdom of León.
6. How did Afonso I become the first king of Portugal?He became king after winning the Battle of São Mamede in 1128, which let him take control from his mother and her allies. In 1139 he declared Portugal independent from León and was crowned king.

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