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Portugal was formed in 1093 DC, and became a country in 1139, but was only recognized as one in 1143, thanks to the Treaty of Zamora that granted Portugal independence from the Kingdom of Léon and Castile, modern-day Spain.

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At the age of 13, Don Alphonso Henriques challenged his mother for control of the land then known as "Porto Cale". Upon defeating his mother at the battle of "Guimarens" the country was declared as independant from the Castilian Kingdom, and became its own country.

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Portugal became a country in 1143

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Portugal became an official country on June 24, 1128. During this time, Portugal established itself as an independent kingdom from Galicia.

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Alfonso I declared Portugal's independence from the Almoravid (Moorish) Kingdom on July 25, 1139

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Portugal became independent in 1139

1143.

It was later annexed by Spain in 1580 as a protectorate and became independent again in 1640.

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Portugal has never been part of the United Kingdom.

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As a independent political area, it was in the 12th century.

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