The city is often referred to as the "birthplace of the Portuguese nationality" and also was the birthplace of Afonso I of Portugal, the first Portuguese king.
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24 June 2008
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Portuguese forces, led by Afonso I, a young and ambitious man, defeated his mother D.Teresa and D.Fernão Peres de Trava,near Guimarães. It's called Battle of São Mamede. After this battle, the future king called himself "Prince of Portugal".
The city is often referred to as the "birthplace of the Portuguese nationality" and also was the birthplace of Afonso I of Portugal, the first Portuguese king.
(source- Wikipedia)
The city is often referred to as the "birthplace of the Portuguese nationality" and also was the birthplace of Afonso I of Portugal, the first Portuguese king.
(source- Wikipedia)
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