Treaty of Zamorra

The Treaty of Zamorra, signed in 1143, was an important agreement between Portugal and the Kingdom of León, recognizing Portugal's independence from León. This treaty marked a significant step in the formation of Portugal as a separate nation. It established territorial boundaries and confirmed Afonso I as Portugal’s first king. The treaty was a crucial moment in medieval history, as it helped define power dynamics in the Iberian Peninsula and laid the groundwork for Portugal’s future development as an independent kingdom. Overall, it symbolized the emergence of national identities in medieval Europe.