Manifestis Probatum - Pope acknowledges Afonso as king of independent Portugal
05/23/1179 AD decreed
Through the papal bull Manifestis Probatum, Alexander recognizes the right of Afonso I to proclaim himself King of Portugal – an important step in the process of Portugal becoming a recognized independent kingdom.
In it Pope Alexander III also acknowledges Portugal as an independent kingdom with the right to conquer lands from the Moors.
Afonso had been using the title of king since 1139.
Subjects Who or What decreed?
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Pope Alexander III (Roland of Siena) Pope of Roman Catholic c...
Objects To Whom or What was decreed?
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Afonso I of Portugal (the Conqueror) King of Portugal 1139 â€... -
Portugal (Kingdom of Portugal, Portuguese Republic) Originally a kingdom fro...
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