Afonso III of Portugal
Monarch
1210 – 1279
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Who was Afonso III of Portugal?
Afonso III, or Affonso, Alfonso or Alphonso or Alphonsus, the Bolognian, King of Portugal was the first to use the title King of Portugal and the Algarve, from 1249. He was the second son of King Afonso II of Portugal and his wife, Urraca of Castile; he succeeded his brother, King Sancho II of Portugal, who was removed from the throne on 4 January 1248.
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- Born
- May 5, 1210
Coimbra - Parents
- Spouses
- Children
- Religion
- Roman Catholic Church
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Died
- Feb 16, 1279
Alcobaça, Portugal - Resting place
- Alcobaça Monastery
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on July 23, 2013
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