History of Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBPortugal traces its national origin to 24 June 1128, the date of the Battle of São Mamede. Afonso proclaimed himself Prince of Portugal after this battle and in 1139, he assumed the title King of Portugal. In 1143, the Kingdom of León recognised him as King of Portugal by the Treaty of Zamora.
Portugal | History, Flag, Population, Cities, Map, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Portugal, country lying along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Once continental Europe’s greatest power, Portugal shares commonalities—geographic and cultural—with the countries of both northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
The History of Portugal - Portugal.com
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe. It’s history is the combination of the story of Iberian tribes, Celtic peoples, the Roman Empire, Germanic kingdoms, Muslim invasions and the consequent Christian Reconquista, and finally, of the Exploration of the World.
Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBThe new ruling dynasty led Portugal to the limelight of European politics and culture. They created and sponsored literature, such as a history of Portugal, by Fernão Lopes. Portugal spearheaded European exploration of the world and the Age of Discovery under the sponsorship of Prince Henry the Navigator.
Portugal - Age of Discovery, Reconquista, Iberian Peninsula
WEBHistory of Portugal Pre-Roman, Roman, Germanic, and Muslim periods. The earliest human remains found in Portugal are Neanderthal-type bones from Furninhas. A distinct culture first emerged in the Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) middens of the lower Tagus valley, dated about 5500 bce.
Timeline of Portuguese history - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a timeline of Portuguese history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Portugal and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Portugal
Portugal & the Age of Exploration - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 28, 2021 · During the Age of Exploration, Portugal explored the North Atlantic islands, the coast of West Africa, the east and west coasts of southern Africa, the west coast of India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the southern coast of China.
History of Portugal - Overview - ThoughtCo
WEBMar 7, 2017 · The country of Portugal emerged in the tenth century during the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula: first as a region under the control of the Counts of Portugal and then, in the mid-twelfth century, as a kingdom under King Afonso I.
History of Portugal - Wikiwand
WEBThe history of Portugal can be traced from circa 400,001 years ago, when the region of present-day Portugal was inhabited by Homo heidelbergensis.
History and economy of Portugal | Britannica
WEBPortugal is a republic with a unicameral legislature; the head of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime minister. In the 1st millennium bce , Celtic peoples settled the Iberian Peninsula.