1147 ⟶ Almohad Dynasty Takes Power in North Africa and Invades Iberia

A new Berber dynasty, the Almohads, led by Emir Abd al-Mu'mi...
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👑 King Juba II's Reign in Mauretania

Juba II, king of Mauretania (b. c. 50 BC)⟶
King Juba II's Reign in Mauretania (29)
Ancient romeRoman EmpireClient KingdomGovernanceRoman InfluenceImperialism
AlgeriaAlgeriaMoroccoMoroccoSpainSpain

🏛️ Mauretania Annexed as Roman Province

Mauretania becomes a Roman province.⟶
Mauretania Annexed as Roman Province (44)
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👑 Kingdom of Galicia and Portugal Declares Independence

Independence of the Kingdom of Galicia and Portugal under the rule of Garcia⟶
Kingdom of Galicia and Portugal Declares Independence (1065)
Middle AgesMonarchyPolitical IndependenceDynastic RuleFeudalism
PortugalPortugalSpainSpain

🇵🇹 Portugal Achieves Independence from León

On June 24, the Kingdom of Portugal gains independence from the Kingdom of León at the Battle of São Mamede; (recognised by León in 1143).⟶
Portugal Achieves Independence from León (1128)
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👑 Afonso Henriques Proclaimed King of Portugal

Afonso Henriques is proclaimed King of Portugal by the cortes.⟶
Afonso Henriques Proclaimed King of Portugal (1143)
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⚔️ Almohad Dynasty Takes Power in North Africa and Invades Iberia

A new Berber dynasty, the Almohads, led by Emir Abd al-Mu'min, takes North Africa from the Almoravides and soon invades the Iberian Peninsula. The Almohads began as a religious movement to rid Islam of impurities.⟶
Almohad Dynasty Takes Power in North Africa and Invades Iberia (1147)
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