What historical events happened in Portugal?
Important dates in Portuguese history
- 24 June 1128: Battle of São Mamede.
- 05 October 1143: Treaty of Zamora.
- 14 August 1385: Battle of Aljubarrota.
- 21 August 1415: Conquest of Ceuta.
- 07 June 1494: Treaty of Tordesillas.
- 22 April 1500: Discovery of Brazil.
- 01 December 1640: Restoration of Independence.
What historical fact are the Portuguese known for?
The Portuguese Empire was the first global empire in history, as well as one of the longest lasting, spanning almost six centuries.
- The oldest bookstore in the world is in Portugal’s capital of Lisbon. Bertrand Bookshop was established in 1732.
- Portugal has the longest bridge in Europe.
Who ruled Portugal in 1970?
António de Oliveira Salazar
| His Excellency António de Oliveira Salazar GCTE GCSE GColIH GCIC | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 April 1889 Santa Comba Dão, Portugal |
| Died | 27 July 1970 (aged 81) Lisbon, Portugal |
| Political party | National Union (from 1930) |
| Other political affiliations | Academic Centre of Christian Democracy (before 1930) |
Who discovered Portugal?
Vasco da Gama’s squadron left Portugal on 8 July 1497, consisting of four ships and a crew of 170 men. It rounded the Cape and continued along the coast of East Africa, where a local pilot was brought on board who guided them across the Indian Ocean, reaching Calicut in western India in May 1498.
Who ruled Portugal during ww2?
António de Oliveira Salazar
At the outbreak of World War II, Portugal was ruled by António de Oliveira Salazar, the man who in 1933 had founded the Estado Novo (“New State”), the corporatist authoritarian government that ruled Portugal until 1974.
What was Portugal’s role in ww1?
In order to secure international support for its authority in Africa, Portugal entered the war on the side of Britain and the Allies. Its participation was at first limited to naval support. In February 1917, however, Portugal sent its first troops—an expeditionary force of 50,000 men—to the Western Front.
