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Question: Who was the first king of portugal !?
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the first County of Portugal was established by Vímara Peres just after the reconquista of Northern Portugal from the Moors, a Berber people, who ruled very briefly in this area for more than 7 centuries

The first king of Portugal was Alfonso Henriques known as Afonso I of Portugal (July 26, 1139 - 6 December 1185)Www@QuestionHome@Com

Afonso I, First King of Portugal >

Afonso I of Portugal (English Alphonzo), more commonly known as Afonso Henriques, was the first King of Portugal, declaring his independence from León!. Afonso was the son of Henry of Burgundy, Count of Portugal and Teresa of León, the illegitimate daughter of King Alfonso VI of Castile and León!. He was proclaimed King on July 26 1139, immediatly after the Battle of Ourique, and died on December 6 1185 in Coimbra!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Vimara Peres who ruled from approximately 868 to 873!.Www@QuestionHome@Com