Afonso Henriques: o Primeiro Rei
Afonso Henriques, o primeiro rei! Este curto filme de animação, produzido em 2009, com argumento e realização de Pedro Lino e resultante de uma parceria entre o Museu de Alberto Sampaio e a Câmara Municipal de Guimarães, foi desenvolvido no âmbito das comemorações dos 900 anos do nascimento de Afonso Henriques. A divertida animação dá a conhecer a vida e os feitos do primeiro rei de Portugal, fomentando, assim, o gosto pela História de Portugal. No antigo canal de Youtube do Museu de Alberto Sampaio, este filme contava já com cerca de 510 000 visualizações!
Afonso Henriques: o Primeiro Rei
Afonso Henriques: The First King of Portugal
The transcript discusses the historical figure Afonso Henriques, highlighting his birth in Portugal, upbringing as a warrior and ruler, key battles, marriage, and reign as the first king of Portugal.
Afonso Henriques' Early Life and Education
- Afonso Henriques was born in 1109 in what would later be known as Portugal.
- He was raised to become a valiant warrior and a great ruler.
- In 1128, he faced his mother in the Battle of São Mamede and emerged victorious, gaining control of Portucalense County.
Military Campaigns and Victories
- Afonso led successful campaigns against the Moors, including the Battle of Ourique where he was acclaimed king by his troops.
- He participated in the conquest of Lisbon in 1147 and attempted to conquer Badajoz in 1169 despite suffering an injury.
Recognition as King of Portugal
- In 1179, Pope Alexander III officially recognized Afonso Henriques as the King of Portugal through a papal bull.
- Afonso's reign laid the foundation for modern-day Portugal by expanding its borders significantly.