HISTORIC TIMELINE
868Foundation of Portugal
Portugal began taking shape as a county of the Christian Kingdom of León.
1179Sovereign Kingdom
Portugal was formally recognized as a sovereign kingdom with the Manifestis Probatum.
1580Iberian Union
Portugal came under Spanish rule due to a dynastic crisis, leading to its decline.
1640Restoration of Independence
Portugal regained sovereignty, marking the start of a protracted conflict with Spain.
1822Brazilian Independence
Brazil declared independence from Portugal, leading to a civil war in the mother country.
1910Portuguese Republic Established
The monarchy was abolished following the revolution, establishing the First Republic.
1974Carnation Revolution
Democracy was restored, ending the authoritarian regime and the Colonial War.