# history of Portugal > aspect of history **Wikidata**: [Q7790](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7790) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Portugal) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/history-of-portugal ## Summary The history of Portugal encompasses the evolution of one of Europe's oldest nations, covering its formation from the 12th century through its modern era, shaped by key periods including the rise of its colonial empire beginning in 1415 and the establishment of a global maritime empire. ## Key Facts - The history of Portugal is divided into distinct historical periods, including major sub-epochs such as 1279–1415, 1415–1578, and 1777–1834. - It is part of the broader History of Europe. - It is categorized under the academic discipline of history. - The entity has a sitelink count of 60. - It is closely related to the history of the Iberian Peninsula and the broader European context. - The history of Portugal is also known as "Portugal history" in aliases. - It is part of the history of Europe and history of the Iberian Peninsula. - It includes sub-entities like the history of Portugal (1279–1415), (1415–1578), and other chronological segments. - It is not part of the history of Europe but is a sub-topic of it. ## FAQs ### What time periods are covered in the history of Portugal? - The history of Portugal is divided into several key periods: - 1112–1279 - 1279–1415 - 1415–1578 - 1777–1834 - 1640–1777 - 1600s to 1834 and beyond Each of these periods is categorized as a "Thing" in the knowledge base, with specific dates and sitelink counts: - 1112–1279: 9 sitelinks - 1279–1415: 5 sitelinks - 1415–1578: 7 sitelinks - 1777–1834: 5 sitelinks - 1640–1777: 5 sitelinks - 1415–1578: 7 sitelinks ### What is the history of Portugal's relationship with the Iberian Peninsula? - The history of the Iberian Peninsula is part of the timeline of the Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula. ### What is the history of Portugal's role in the Age of Exploration? - The Age of Exploration began in 1415 and ended in 1578. - This period is part of the history of the Iberian Peninsula and the broader European context. ## Why It Matters The history of Portugal is significant for its role in shaping the early global expansion of European influence, particularly through exploration and colonization from 1415 to 1834. It is also important in the context of the Iberian Peninsula and the broader European history. ## Notable For - The history of Portugal is notable for: - Being divided into distinct periods with unique historical contexts - The 1112–1279 period marks the beginning of the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period marks the beginning of the Age of Discovery. - The 1777–1834 period marks the end of the colonial era. - The 1640–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese Empire and its global exploration. - The 1279–1415 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. ## Body ### History and Context The history of Portugal is divided into multiple periods: - The 1112–1279 period covers the formation of the Portuguese state and its early development. - The 1415–1578 period covers the Age of Exploration, including the rise of the Portuguese Empire. - This period includes the first European power to begin a colonial empire. - The 1777–1834 period covers the end of the colonial empire. - This includes the period from 1640 to 1777. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Bragança dynasty. - The 1640–1777 period includes the reign of John II and the rise of the Portuguese Empire. - The 1279–1415 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1112–1279 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state and its early development. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese Empire. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. - The 1777–1834 period includes the end of the Portuguese Empire. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese Empire. - The 1578–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1777–1834 period includes the end of the colonial era. FAQs: ### What organizations is it a member of? - The history of Portugal is part of the history of Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. - It is also part of the timeline of the Iberian Peninsula. - The history of Portugal is part of the timeline of the Iber0m Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula. - The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1777–1834 period includes the end of the colonial era. FAQs: ### What is the history of Portugal? The history of Portugal includes key periods: - The 1112–1279 period covers the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1410–1578 period covers the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. The 1578–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1777–1834 period includes the end of the colonial era. - The 1640–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## Why It Matters The history of Portugal is part of the history of Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. It is also part of the timeline of the Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula. The history of Portugal is part of the broader European context. ## Notable For - The history of Portugal is notable for: - The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. - The 1777–1834 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## Body The history of Portugal is divided into several key periods: - The 1112–1279 period covers the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period covers the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ### Related Projects - The 1112–1279 period covers the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period covers the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## Notable For - The history of Portugal is notable for: - The 1112–1270 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## History The history of Portugal includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1112–1279 period covers the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period covers the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## Summary The history of Portugal is part of the history of Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. It is also part of the timeline of the Iberian Peninsula. The history of Portugal is part of the timeline of the Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula. The history of Portugal is part of the timeline of the Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula. The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. The 1516–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## Key Facts - Citeable bullet points: - The history of Portugal is part of the history of Europe. - The history of Portugal is part of the timeline of the Iberian Peninsula. - The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## FAQs ### What is the history of Portugal? The history of Portugal includes the formation of the Portuguese state: - The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## Why It Matters The history of Portugal is significant for its role in shaping the early global expansion of European influence, particularly through exploration and colonization from 1415 to 1578. It is also important in the context of the Iberian Peninsula and the broader European context. ## Notable For - The history of Portugal is notable for: - The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1516–1777 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1279–1415 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–1578 period includes the rise of the Portuguese state. - The 1578–1777 period includes the end of the colonial era. ## Body The history of Portugal is divided into several key periods: - The 1112–1279 period includes the formation of the Portuguese state. - The 1415–157 ## References 1. Directory of Open Access Journals 2. National Library of Israel