Treaty of Zamora

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Who wrote Treaty of Zamora?Cardinal Guido de Vico, papal legate
2. What is Treaty of Zamora known for?Securing recognition of Portugal's status as an independent kingdom
3. What is the date of formal agreement?October 4-5, 1143
4. What is the venue of negotiation?Cathedral of Zamora, Kingdom of León
5. What was the Treaty of Zamora and when did it happen?The Treaty of Zamora was a meeting on October 4-5, 1143 where Afonso Henriques and Alfonso VII agreed that Portugal would become an independent kingdom.
6. Why did Afonso Henriques want Portugal to be independent?Afonso Henriques wanted Portugal to be independent because he had won battles, made alliances, and married Maud of Savoy, and he believed his county could be a sovereign nation.

Vassal State: A territory or country that is subordinate to another, more powerful state.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state.