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The First Portuguese

Back a little in history, D. Henry of Burgundy helped the king Alfonso VI of Leon and Castile to conquer the kingdom of Galicia, which included approximately the modern Galicia and northern Portugal, receiving as reward for his services to the marriage illegitimate daughter of the monarch, Teresa de Leon in 1096, D. Henrique received from Afonso VI the County Portucalense, until now dependent territory of the kingdom of Galicia, which would give allegiance to him directly. The king of Castile and Leon intends to limit the power of Count Raimundo of Burgundy, married Urraca of Castile and León your territory by placing a retainer between Galicia and the kingdom of the Moors, limited the possibilities of Raimundo conquer lands and wealth.

Union of the ducal family of the Count of Burgundy and Bastard daughter of King of Leon and Castilla was born in 1109 the Infante Afonso Henriques, the same year Alfonso VI dies. Top of dispute between dona Urraca, the legitimate heir, owner Teresa and several other suitors to the throne. The struggle for power takes years, however, the couple wanted to be more than count in 1122 knight is in the Cathedral of Zamora, in 1128 it rebelled against his mother, who wished to remain in county government, and possibly a reunion of Portucale with the kingdom of Galicia. The troops of Afonso Henriques and owner Teresa will be playing in the field of São Mamede, near the castle of Guimarães. The Galician army is defeated.

1129 On April 6, Afonso Henriques said in a letter that proclaimed sovereign of Portuguese cities. 1135 Alfonso VII, son of Doña Urraca, is crowned "Emperor of the whole of Spain" in the cathedral of Leon Afonso Henriques refused to give allegiance to the cousin. 1137 Peace of Tui. After struggling with Alfonso VII in Alto Minho, Afonso Henriques promise to the emperor "fidelity, security and aid against the enemies." 1139 Battle of Ourique. Afonso Henriques wins five Moorish kings. Afonso Henriques in 1140 began to use the title of King in 1143 Probable Treaty of Zamora which establishes peace with the cousin Alfonso VII. First step to independence Portuguese. Afonso Henriques wrote to Pope Innocent II and it says - and all the children - "censual" of the Church of Rome. The word "censual" means that Afonso Henriques is only obliged to give obedience to the Pope. That governs the region, therefore, no other power is greater than his. The Catholic Church recognizes in 1179, formally, the royalty of Afonso Henriques.

Hi Fernando,
Excellent start, like the chainmail and cloak, are you using Magic-sculpt.

Keep posting progress pics

Cheers Ken

Excellent start.

Marc

excellent piece so far. Looking forward to the rest!

Fernando, as the other have said, good start. I also enjoyed reading the history too so thanks for posting that.

Roger.

Nice work! That shield might have some opportunities for paterns or hearaldry. What are your plans?

Jay H.
OKc

Thanks guys,
What use is usually in fact Magic-Sculpt
Roger, I am pleased to have enjoyed this small text, the 900 years of life has many stories to tell.
Regarding hearaldry, will be to D. Afonso Henriques - first king of Portugal