Batalha de São Mamede - Guimarães, Portugal - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

[PT] Neste terreno (sugestivamente chamado pela população "Campo da Ataca") teve lugar, segundo a tradição, o inicio da batalha de São Mamede, de que saiu vitorioso D. Afonso Henriques, nosso primeiro Rei, em 24 de Junho de 1128. Esta data é considerada por muitos historiadores, como "O DIA 1 DE PORTUGAL".

[EN] "In this field (suggestively called by the population of "Campo da Ataca") took place, according to tradition, the beginning of the Battle of São Mamede, who emerged victorious D. Afonso Henriques, our first king, on June 24, 1128. This date is considered by many historians as "THE DAY 1 OF PORTUGAL".

The Battle of São Mamede took place on June 24, 1128 near Guimarães and is considered the seminal event for the foundation of Portugal. Portuguese forces led by Afonso I of Portugal defeated forces led by his mother Teresa of León and her lover Fernão Peres de Trava. Following São Mamede, the future king styled himself "Prince of Portugal". He would be called "King of Portugal" in 1139 and was recognised as such by neighbouring kingdoms in 1143.

Name of Battle: São Mamede Name of War: Independence Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 06/24/1128 Parking: Not Listed Date of Battle (End): Not listed

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