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Portugal was recognized by the Treaty of Zamora as an independent kingdom in 1143.

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Who was Portugal founded by?

The kingdom of Portugal was founded in the year 868 but the conventional date for its independence is 1139 by D. Afonso Henriques aka Afonso I of Portugal, but only in 1143 it was recognized as an independent kingdom.


Why is Portugal a medieval country?

Because all roots of Portugal were founded in the Middle Ages.


Who is Portugal's famous leader?

Some would say Don Afonso Henriques, who founded Portugal.


Who first founded Portugal?

King Afonso Henriques, in 1192.


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What best explains why Portugal got off to an earlier start in exploration than the rest of Europe?

The biggest reason was that Portugal had Prince Henry who founded a school for navigators and favored sailors.


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Brazil was found by Pedro Álvares Cabral, from Portugal, in the year 1500


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Portugal by a mile. Portugal as a country was founded in the year of 868 but only got recognition in 1143. This means Portugal is an independent Kingdom/Country since the 11th/12th century. Italy only became an unified country in 1861 (19th century). This means that Portugal became a country 6/7 centuries before Italy.


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She became queen of Portugal at the age of 12. After the death of the king in 1325, she distributed her property to the poor, became a Franciscan tertiary, and retired to a monastery of Poor Clares she had founded at Coimbra. She had no real profession that paid.


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The Benfica team was originally founded in 1904 and is one of the original "Big Three" football clubs in Portugal. Benifica is considered to be one of the most successful football clubs in Portugal with 67 titles.