Afonso, Duke of Braganza
Duke of Braganza
Died when: 84 years 127 days (1012 months)Star Sign: Leo
Dom Afonso I of Braganza (Portuguese pronunciation: [?'fõsu]; 10 August 1377 – 15 December 1461) was the first duke of Braganza and the eighth count of Barcelos.
He founded the House of Braganza, the most powerful and wealthy dynasty in Portugal.His descendants became high-ranking nobles, imperial officials, and finally kings of Portugal and emperors of Brazil.
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