History of Portugal


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Wars, Battles and Treaties

Some of the most important Portuguese battles and treaties


Wars and Alliances

S. Mamede Battle

Battle of S. Mamede - 1128

Battle of Ourique

Battle of Ourique - 1139

Anglo-Portuguese Alliance

Anglo-Portuguese Alliance - 1373 - ongoing

Battle of Aljubarrota

Battle of Aljubarrota - 1385

Battle of Diu

Battle of Diu - 1509

Battle of Alcácer-Quibir

Battle of Alcácer-Quibir -1578

Restoration War

Portuguese Restoration War - 1640–1668

Tordesillas Treaty

Tordesillas Treaty 1494

Colonial War

Portuguese Colonial War 1961-1974

Peninsular War

French Invasions - 1807-1810

NATO

Founding member of NATO - 1949

EU

Joining the EU - 1986