Kingdom of Portugal

Also known as Portuguese Kingdom

kingdom in Southwestern Europe (1139–1910)

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The Kingdom of Portugal was a European nation that ruled the southwestern part of the continent for over 770 years, from 1139 until 1910. It matters historically because it was one of Europe's longest-lasting monarchies and played a significant role in European affairs during the medieval and early modern periods.

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Official name: Reino de Portugal e dos Algarves
Population: 5400000
Households: 287770

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inception: 1139-07-25
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1910-10-05
native label: Reino de Portugal
name in native language: Reino de Portugal e dos Algarves
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The Kingdom of Portugal was a monarchy in the western Iberian Peninsula and the predecessor of the modern Portuguese Republic. Existing to various extents between the mid-12th century and the early 20th century, it was also known as the Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves after 1471, and was the main constituent of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, which existed between 1815 and 1822. It coexisted with the Portuguese Empire, the realm's overseas colonies.

The nucleus of the Portuguese state was the County of Portugal, established in the 9th century as part of the Reconquista by Vímara Peres, a vassal of the King of Asturias. The county became part of the Kingdom of León in 1097, and the Counts of Portugal established themselves as rulers of an independent kingdom in the 12th century, following the Battle of São Mamede. The kingdom was ruled by the Afonsine Dynasty until the 1383–85 Crisis, after which the monarchy passed to the House of Aviz.