History of Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Portugal can be traced from circa 400,000 years ago, when the region of present-day Portugal was inhabited by Homo heidelbergensis. The Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted almost two centuries, led to the establishment of the provinces of Lusitania in the south and Gallaecia in the north of what is now Portugal.
Portugal | History, Flag, Population, Cities, Map, & Facts
WEB5 days ago · Portugal, country lying along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Once continental Europe’s greatest power, Portugal shares commonalities—geographic and cultural—with the countries of both northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
The History of Portugal - Portugal.com
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe. It’s history is the combination of the story of Iberian tribes, Celtic peoples, the Roman Empire, Germanic kingdoms, Muslim invasions and the consequent Christian Reconquista, and finally, of the Exploration of the World.
Portugal - Age of Discovery, Reconquista, Iberian Peninsula
WEBHistory of Portugal Pre-Roman, Roman, Germanic, and Muslim periods. The earliest human remains found in Portugal are Neanderthal-type bones from Furninhas. A distinct culture first emerged in the Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) middens of the lower Tagus valley, dated about 5500 bce.
Portugal & the Age of Exploration - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 28, 2021 · Collection. by Mark Cartwright. published on 28 July 2021. The Portuguese built an empire from 1420 onwards that was largely composed of trade centres dotted around the coasts of three continents. This colonial enterprise was driven by a search for African gold, Asian spices, and Christian kingdoms in the east.
Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBPortugal has a rich history in painting. The first well-known painters dating back to the 15th century – like Nuno Gonçalves and Vasco Fernandes – were part of the late Gothic painting period. During the Renaissance, Portuguese painting was highly influenced by Northern European painting.
Timeline of Portuguese history - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a timeline of Portuguese history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Portugal and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Portugal .
History of Portugal - Overview - ThoughtCo
WEBMar 7, 2017 · Historical Summary of Portugal. The country of Portugal emerged in the tenth century during the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula: first as a region under the control of the Counts of Portugal and then, in the mid-twelfth century, as a kingdom under King Afonso I.
History and economy of Portugal | Britannica
WEBAlthough Portugal established several colonies, they achieved independence over the years (see Brazil; Goa; Cape Verde; East Timor; Angola; Guinea-Bissau; Mozambique; Macau). António de Oliveira Salazar ruled Portugal as a dictator from 1932 to 1968.
Portugal profile - Timeline - BBC News
WEBDec 9, 2022 · Getty Images. The Praça do Comércio in Portugal's capital, Lisbon. A chronology of key events: 1908 - King Carlos and eldest son assassinated in Lisbon. Second son Manuel becomes king. 1910 -...
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