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  Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portugal is bordered by Spain to the north and east and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.
Portugal traces its emergence as a nation to 24 June 1128, with the Battle of São Mamede by Afonso I.
Portugal developed an increasingly service-based economy and it was one of the eleven founding countries of the Euro in 1999, with very restrictive criteria, and began circulating the new currency on January 1, 2002 along with twelve other EU members.
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 Fernando of Portugal - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fernando king of Portugal, sometimes referred to as o Formoso (the Beautiful), was born on October 31 1345.
He was the son of Pedro I of Portugal (who should not to be confused with his Spanish contemporary Pedro the Cruel) and his wife, princess Constance of Castile.
This strange conduct, although it raised a serious insurrection in Portugal, did not at once result in a war with Henry; but the outward concord was soon disturbed by the intrigues of the duke of Lancaster, who prevailed on Ferdinand to enter into a secret treaty for the expulsion of Henry from his throne.
www.open-encyclopedia.com /Fernando_of_Portugal   (411 words)

  
 Sancho I of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He was the son of Afonso I Henriques of Portugal by his wife, Mafalda of Savoy.
Portugal made an alliance with the kingdom of Aragon and together they fought Castile and León.
To secure the agreement, Prince Sancho of Portugal married, in 1174, princess Dulce Berenguer, younger sister of king Alfonso II of Aragon.
www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Sancho_I_of_Portugal   (565 words)

  
 Portugal History
Portugal were not to have much success in subsequent decades - the nearest they came to a major achievement was refusing a place at the 1950 World Cup finals in Brazil after Turkey pulled out; a decision which says much for the pride the Portuguese take in their football.
Portugal regained independence, ejecting the Moors in the 13th century before embarking upon a process of global expansion which would see the Portuguese flag flying as far away as India, Africa, the Far East and Brazil in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Although Portugal - boasting the brilliant Eusébio in their ranks - finished third at the 1966 FIFA World Cup finals, it was only recently that the national team began to share the reputation of the nation's most successful clubs, SL Benfica and FC Porto.
www.freewebs.com /euromatchtips/portugal_history.htm   (901 words)

  
 Manuel I of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He was the son of Prince Fernando of Portugal, duke of Viseu, by his wife, Brites of Aveiro, princess of Portugal.
Beatrice, princess of Portugal (1504-1538), married duke Charles III of Savoy
Edwart(Duarte), duke of Guimarães (1515-1540), great-grandfather of John IV of Portugal married Isabella (1512-1576),daughter of Jaime, duke of braganza.
www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Manuel_I_of_Portugal   (838 words)

  
 Afonso IV of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first-born of this union, princess Maria of Portugal, married King Alfonso XI of Castile in 1328, at the same time that Afonso IV's heir, Peter, was promised to another Castilian princess, Constance of Penafiel.
Peter's only male heir, future king Fernando of Portugal, was a sickly child, while the illegitimate children sired with Ines thrived.
Maria, princess of Portugal (1313-1357), married to king Alfonso XI of Castile
www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Afonso_IV_of_Portugal   (775 words)

  
 Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Republic of Portugal (Portuguese: República Portuguesa) is a democratic republic located on the west and southwest parts of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, and is the westernmost country in continental Europe.
Portugal developed an increasingly service-based economy and it was one of the eleven founding countries of the Euro in 1999, with very restrictive criteria, and began circulating its new currency on January 1, 2002 along with 12 other EU members.
Portugal was recognized as a autonomous kingdom by Leon in 1143 and by the Pope in 1179.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/P/Portugal.htm   (7308 words)

  
 Peter I of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Pedro I of Portugal, eighth king of Portugal (in English, Peter I), known as the Cruel (not to be confused with Pedro I of Castile, also known as Pedro the Cruel) or as the Just (Port.
He was the son of Afonso IV of Portugal by his wife, princess Beatrice of Castile.
Maria, princess of Portugal (1342-1367), married to Ferdinand, prince of Aragon
www.bexley.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Peter_I_of_Portugal   (272 words)

  
 Fernando of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He was the son of Pedro I of Portugal (who should not to be confused his Spanish contemporary Pedro the Cruel) and his wife princess Constance of He succeeded his father in 1367 and died in October 22 1383.
This strange conduct although it raised a insurrection in Portugal did not at once in a war with Henry; but the concord was soon disturbed by the intrigues the duke of Lancaster who prevailed on to enter into a secret treaty for expulsion of Henry from his throne.
Muslims of Valencia in the Age of Fernando and Isabel: Between Coexistence and Crusade
www.freeglossary.com /Fernando_of_Portugal   (678 words)

  
 Fernando II de Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fernando de Saxe-Coburgo-Gotha (29 de Outubro 1819 - 15 de Dezembro 1885) foi rei consorte de Portugal pelo casamento com a Rainha Maria II em 1836.
De acordo com as leis portuguesas Fernando rei de Portugal apenas após o nascimento primeiro príncipe que foi o futuro Pedro V de Portugal.
Fernando foi regente do reino durante gravidezes de Maria e depois da sua em 1853.
pt.freeglossary.com /Fernando_II_de_Portugal   (128 words)

  
 Fernando of Portugal -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fernando I, ninth (Click link for more info and facts about king of Portugal) king of Portugal ((Click link for more info and facts about Eng.) Eng.
He was the son of (Click link for more info and facts about Pedro I of Portugal) Pedro I of Portugal (who should not to be confused with his Spanish contemporary (Click link for more info and facts about Pedro the Cruel) Pedro the Cruel) and his wife, princess Constance of Castile.
He succeeded his father in 1367 and died on October 22 1383 in the city where he was born - (Capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic) Lisbon.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fe/fernando_of_portugal.htm   (611 words)

  
 John I of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
João I''', tenth List of Portuguese monarchsking of Portugal (in English languageEnglish, '''John I) (''the Good'' or sometimes, ''the Great'' or even ''the One With Good Memory''), was born in Lisbon in April 11 1357 and died in the same city in August 14 1433.
On the death of his lawful brother Fernando of PortugalFernando in October 1383, without a male heir, strenuous efforts were made to secure the succession for princess Beatrice of PortugalBeatrice, his only daughter.
Fernando, the Saint Prince (1402-1433), died in captivity in Fez
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 Master Fernando LOIO
In 1986 Fernando Loio was graduated as official general teacher by CDAM (Comissão Directiva de Artes Marciais) at ISEF (Instituto Superior de Educação Fisica), under the direction of the National Defense Department, State-Major-General of Army Forces and Ministry of Education and Science with representation of Ministry of Interior Administration and Ministry of Justice.
In 2003 Fernando Loio is recognized officially as Legitimate Founder of Ultimate Full-contact by the Council of Worldwide Grandmasters of World Headmaster and Sokeship Union and recognised by the MAA and International Grandmaster Committee as Grandmaster with the graduation of 8º Dan.
In 2004 Fernando Loio is appointed as ambassador of The Professional League of Pankration in Portugal by its President Mr.
www.angelfire.com /ar/loyos/History.html   (5232 words)

  
 Utopias of Otherness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Accordingly, Fernando Arenas considers Portugal and Brazil in relation to one another in this exploration of changing definitions of nationhood, subjectivity, and utopias in both cultures.
Both Brazil and Portugal are subject to the economic, political, and cultural forces of postmodern globalization.
Fernando Arenas is associate professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Minnesota.
www.upress.umn.edu /Books/A/arenas_utopias.html   (211 words)

  
 Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco (Brazil)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fernando de Noronha was a separate territory, which included Atol das Rocas, and the rocks São Pedro and São Paulo, until it was incorprated into Pernambuco State in 1988.
As the story goes, his father was from the Asturian town of Noroña and took its name when he settled in Portugal, changing the initial letter to avoid confusion with the real Noronha family.
These were, in the Portuguese version, per pale argent and vert, two roses dimidiating as many fleurs-de-lis, in dexter canton a dove volant argent.
www.1uptravel.com /flag/flags/br-pe-fn.html   (256 words)

  
 St. Anthony: Portugal's Favorite Son - June 2001 Issue of St. Anthony Messenger Magazine Online
Much of the Lisbon the young Fernando knew was demolished in the Great Earthquake—followed by a fire which was followed by a tidal wave—on November 1, 1755.
To Fernando, the arrival of these martyrs’ bones was a challenge to his religious life.
In 1888, Portugal’s most famous poet was born in Lisbon on the feast of St. Anthony and named Fernando António Pessoa.
www.americancatholic.org /Messenger/Jun2001/Feature1.asp   (2383 words)

  
 Portugal the House of Avis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The marriage writ stipulated that their offspring would inherit the Portuguese crown if Fernando left no male heir and that, until any children were born, Portugal would be ruled by a regency of Fernando's widow, Leonor Teles.
Leonor's principal rival for control of the throne was João, the master of the Order of Avis and illegitimate son of Fernando's father, Pedro I (r.1357-67).
Leonor Teles fled to the town of Alenquer, the property of the queens of Portugal.
www.country-studies.com /portugal/the-house-of-avis.html   (222 words)

  
 news - Council of Europe : Portugal presents its priorities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Strasbourg, 25.05.2005 - Fernando Neves, Portugal’s Secretary of State for European Affairs, today presented in Strasbourg the programme of the Portuguese chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers.
He underlined his country’s responsibility for the implementation of decisions taken at the Warsaw Summit, at the end of which Portugal took over from Poland at the head of the Council of Europe.
Portugal will place the utmost importance on the cultural dimension of the Council of Europe’s activities, in the context of the 50th anniversary of the European Cultural Convention;
www.noticias.info /asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=69535&src=0   (458 words)

  
 Fernando of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
On the death of Pedro of Castile 1369 Ferdinand as great grandson of Sancho IV by the female line laid claim the vacant throne for which the kings Aragon and Navarre and afterwards the John of Gaunt duke of Lancaster (married in 1370 to Constance the eldest daughter of also became competitors.
João became the first king of the of Aviz in 1385.
Perhaps the towering anticipation and immense joy experienced while purchasing a book on two powerful poets, Pessoa and Crane, caused me to endure a let down of sorts while reading it.
www.freeglossary.com /Ferdinand_of_Portugal   (678 words)

  
 Ferdinand of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ferdinand of Portugal is the name of several Portuguese people connected with the Royal Family, including two kings:
Ferdinand II of Portugal, King Consort to Mary II of Portugal
This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fernando_of_Portugal   (102 words)

  
 Portugal - Banking Consolidation
Fernando Pessoa, Portugal's great modern poet looks on as a moble phone user chats.
Moves towards further consolidation were temporarily stalled last year by a stand-off between Portugal and the European Commission over a proposed alliance between Banco Santander Central Hispano, Spainís biggest bank, and the Champalimaud group, Portugalís third largest financial group.
The conflict was resolved by an agreement in November under which BSCH has acquired two banks that formed part of the Champalimaud group, Banco Totta and AÁores and CrÈdito Predial PortuguÍs.
www.businessweek.com /adsections/country/portugal/2k/banking.htm   (141 words)

  
 Beato Fernando de Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Las Cortes de Portugal, después de nueve años de negociaciones, dejaron morir de disentería y en manos del enemigo a su príncipe.
Fernando vivió como esclavo, encadenado y obligado a los más sucios trabajos.
Fernando optó por la pobreza, castidad y obediencia, en radical fidelidad a su propia conciencia.
www.mercaba.org /SANTORAL/Vida/06/06-05_Beato_fernando_de_portugal.htm   (252 words)

  
 Comic creator: Fernando Relvas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fernando Relvas is probably the artist most responsible for shaping the present-day Portuguese comic scene, and is an inspiration to many comic artists.
He also started a series of historical comics for Tintin that became the most significant and innovative part of his oeuvre.
Fernando Relvas continued this sort of historical comic in the weekly magazine Se7e.
www.lambiek.net /relvas_fernando.htm   (157 words)

  
 Fernando of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Portugal's Socialist government on Monday unveiled sweeping public spending cuts in budget proposals aimed at cutting a deficit that is more than twice the level permitted under European Union rules.
FERNANDO ALONSO flicked two fingers at his rivals after claiming the final race of the season in China yesterday.
SHANGHAI: Portugal's Tiago Monteiro claimed the accolade of Formula One's most reliable driver yesterday with his 18th finish in 19 races.
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 Articles - Manuel I of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Without reason: John II wanted to name him heir to the throne, after the death of his son prince Afonso of Portugal and the failed attempts to legitimise George, his illegitimate son.
Henry, king of Portugal (1512-1580) whose death triggered the struggle for the throne of Portugal
Edward (Duarte), Duke of Guimarães (1515-1540), great-grandfather of John IV of Portugal married Isabella (1512-1576),daughter of Jaime, duke of Braganza.
www.gaple.com /articles/Manuel_I_of_Portugal   (923 words)

  
 PBase Guestbook for Fernando Mata
Fernando, obrigado pela visita ao meu cantinho ;) Gostei de ver os teus trabalhos, e a galeria tem muito bom aspecto (bem melhor do que a minha, pouco percebo de webdesign).
Fernando curti a brava estar a ver estas fotos ao som de Xutos e Pontapes, estavas lá.
Valeu Fernando fico contente que a cada dia que passa vc se supera mais com as tuas fotos.
www.pbase.com /ubik/guestbook   (1321 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: Poems of Fernando Pessoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fernando Pessoa is Portugal's most important contemporary poet.
Fernando Pessoa is surely the most important 20th century Portuguese poet.
The critic Harold Bloom considers Fernando Pessoa (along with Pablo Neruda) the "most representative" poet of the 20th century.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0872863425?v=glance   (927 words)

  
 Online edition of Daily News - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Tyronne Fernando have sent felicitation messages to their counterparts on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Portugal which fell on June 10.
I sincerely hope that the close and cordial relations existing between our countries will be further strengthened for the mutual benefit and well- being of our people.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tyronne Fernando P.C., M.P. in a message sent to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal Dr. Antonio Martins da Cruz states:
www.dailynews.lk /2003/06/11/new27.html   (370 words)

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