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2 giorni fa · The 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.
2 giorni fa · The Portuguese Empire (Portuguese: Império Português, European Portuguese: [ĩˈpɛ.ɾju puɾ.tuˈɣeʃ]), also known as the Portuguese Overseas (Ultramar Português) or the Portuguese Colonial Empire (Império Colonial Português), was composed of the overseas colonies, factories, and later overseas territories, governed by the Kingdom of ...
2 giorni fa · The exploration and colonization history is enriched with noteworthy episodes such as the conquests of the Portuguese Empire, which were characterized by bold expeditions, calculated victories, and cross-cultural exchanges that altered the course of history. Portugal’s sailors were driven to explore and expand beyond their familiar seas in ...
2 giorni fa · Founded first as a county within the Kingdom of León in 868, the country officially gained independence as the Kingdom of Portugal with the Treaty of Zamora in 1143. [14] During the 15th and 16th centuries Portugal led the Age of Discovery and established one of the longest-lived maritime and commercial empires , becoming one of the main ...
1 giorno fa · Battle of Buçaco (1810) The Battle of Buçaco, fought on September 27, 1810, during the Peninsular War, was a significant confrontation between the allied forces of Portugal and the United Kingdom, led by the Duke of Wellington, and the French army commanded by Marshal André Masséna.
23 apr 2024 · The Greatest Portuguese Explorers. Written By Zé Eduardo Penedo. April 23, 2024. 0. Portuguese Carracks off a Rocky Coast. Public Domain. Throughout centuries of history, countless Portuguese navigators and explorers explored new territories and continents, leaving an indelible legacy for future generations.
5 giorni fa · Once a remote outpost on what was thought to be the farthest edge of the known world, Lisbon had established itself as a centre of operations for Portuguese exploration by the 15th century. The city centre was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755 but was rebuilt by the marquês de Pombal.
