This is a List of Portuguese monarchs from the independence of Portugal from Leon in 1128-29 to the proclamation of the Republic in October 5 1910. Afonso Henriques proclaimed himself king in 1139. Ten years earlier he had proclaimed himself prince. His rule was recognized in 1143, by the Kingdom of Leon, and in 1179 by the pope. The list includes the Houses of Burgundy, Aviz, Habsburg and Braganza.
Previous to independece
House of Burgundy
House of Aviz
House of Habsburg or Philippine (Personal union with Spain)
House of Braganza
The chronology continues on Presidents of Portugal
See also: History of Portugal -- Lists of incumbents -- Kings of Portugal family tree -- Monuments of Portugal
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