Afonso II of Portugal

Afonso II, known as 'The Fat', was the first Portuguese king born in Portugal. He strengthened royal authority against the nobility and clergy, issued the first general laws for the kingdom, and organised the first general inquiry into land ownership.

• Lived: 1185 CE – 1223 CE
• Nationality: portuguese
• Roles: king, head_of_state

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