Henry, Count of Portugal
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Henry (Portuguese: Henrique, French: Henri; c. 1066 – 22 May 1112), Count of Portugal, was the first member of the Capetian House of Burgundy to rule Portugal and the father of the country's first king, Afonso Henriques.
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Count of Portugal | |
Reign | 1096 – 1112 |
Successor | Teresa and Afonso |
Co-count | Teresa |
Born | c. 1066 Dijon, Burgundy |
Died | 22 May 1112 Astorga, León |
Burial | |
Spouse | Teresa of León |
Issue Detail | Afonso I of Portugal |
House | Portuguese House of Burgundy (founder) |
Father | Henry of Burgundy |
Mother | Sibylla or Clémence |
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