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Afonso II (IPA:; English: Alphonse; Archaic Portuguese: Affonso; Portuguese-Galician: Alfonso or Alphonso; Latin: Alphonsus; 23 April 1185 – 25 March 1223), nicknamed the Fat (o Gordo) or the Leper (o Gafo), was the third king of Portugal and the second but eldest surviving son of Sancho I of Portugal and Dulce of Aragon. Afonso succeeded his ...
Afonso II (born 1185?, Coimbra, Port.—died March 25, 1223, Coimbra) was the third king of Portugal (1211–23), under whom the reconquest of the south from the Muslims was continued. Afonso II was the son of King Sancho I and Queen Dulcia, daughter of Ramón Berenguer IV of Barcelona.
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Afonso II was the third king of Portugal, ruling from 1211 to 1231. In addition to pursuing the reconquest of the South from the Moors, he is best remembered for challenging the Church over land rights.
Afonso II, nicknamed the Fat or the Leper, was the third king of Portugal and the second but eldest surviving son of Sancho I of Portugal and Dulce of Aragon. Afonso succeeded his father on 27 March 1211.
Afonso I (Portuguese pronunciation:; 1106/1109/1111 – 1185), also called Afonso Henriques, nicknamed the Conqueror (Portuguese: O Conquistador) and the Founder (Portuguese: O Fundador) by the Portuguese, was the first king of Portugal.
Learn about the 13th-century ruler who introduced administrative reforms and diplomatic endeavors in Portugal. Discover his achievements, conflicts, marriage, and legacy in this historical overview.
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Apr 29, 2022 · Learn about the life and reign of Afonso II, the second king of Portugal. He introduced reforms that challenged the nobility and the church, and was excommunicated by the pope.
