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    The Reconquista in Portugal involved the gradual reconquest and expansion of territory from Moorish rule between the 8th-12th centuries. While much of Portugal fell under Moorish control after their invasion in 711 AD, some northern areas remained unconquered. The County of Portugal was later established in the 10th century as a buffer zone against the Moors by the Kingdom of León. Count Afonso Henriques then became a pivotal leader who achieved important military victories including the capture of Lisbon in 1147, helping to expand areas under Christian control.

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    The Reconquista in Portugal involved the gradual reconquest and expansion of territory from Moorish rule between the 8th-12th centuries. While much of Portugal fell under Moorish control after their invasion in 711 AD, some northern areas remained unconquered. The County of Portugal was later established in the 10th century as a buffer zone against the Moors by the Kingdom of León. Count Afonso Henriques then became a pivotal leader who achieved important military victories including the capture of Lisbon in 1147, helping to expand areas under Christian control.

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    The Reconquista, meaning "reconquest" in Spanish and Portuguese, was a central theme in Portugal's medieval
    history. Here's a deeper dive into how it played out on the Portuguese stage:

    The Moorish Arrival and Christian Resistance (8th-11th Centuries):

    In 711 AD, Muslim forces from North Africa swept across the Iberian Peninsula, conquering most of it within a
    few years.
    While much of Portugal fell under Moorish rule, unlike some other regions, a significant portion in the north
    remained unconquered. This mountainous region, Asturias in northwest Spain, became a refuge for Christians
    who resisted Muslim domination.
    The County of Portugal and Early Expansion (10th-12th Centuries):

    The Kingdom of León, a Christian kingdom in northwest Iberia, emerged as a key force against the Moors. In
    the 10th century, they established the County of Portugal as a buffer zone against Muslim incursions.
    D. Afonso Henriques, Count of Portugal, became a pivotal figure. He achieved significant military victories
    against the Moors, most notably the capture of Lisbon in 1147.

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