Timeline of Portugal

Chronology

34 events spanning the history of Portugal. BCE/CE dating.

1. 416

   Portugal was ruled by the Visigoths.

   Portugal was ruled by the Visigoths.

2. 711

   Portugal was ruled by the Arabs (Moors).

   Portugal was ruled by the Arabs (Moors).

3. 739

   Portugal was ruled by the Leonese.

   Portugal was ruled by the Leonese.

4. 905

   Navarre becomes a kingdom.

   Navarre becomes a kingdom.

5. 1035

   King Sancho III of Navarre, Aragon and Castile dies and his lands become separate Kingdoms.

   King Sancho III of Navarre, Aragon and Castile dies and his lands become separate Kingdoms.

6. 1095

   The time of the Crusades.

   The time of the Crusades. The Crusaders assist the Portuguese in defeating the Moors.

7. 1112

   Afonso inherits the County of Portugal, a province of Castile.

   Afonso inherits the County of Portugal, a province of Castile.

8. 1139 – 1580

   The Burgundy Dynasty.

   The Burgundy Dynasty.

9. 1272

   Afonso III conquers Faro from the Moors.

   Afonso III conquers Faro from the Moors removing all Muslim communities from the country.

10. 1297

    King Dinis signs a treaty with Ferdinand IV of Castile.

    King Dinis signs a treaty with Ferdinand IV of Castile to define the borders between Portugal and Spain.