King Afonso 1 (Afonso Henriques) of Portugal first used the title in 1139, despite Christian Spain not recognizing their sovereignty until 1179.

Date:
      1139
Name(s):
      Afonso Henriques
Occupation:
      King
Location:
      Portugal, Spain

Additional Information:

• Afonso I of Portugal – Wikipedia
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• Afonso I | king of Portugal | Britannica.com
  Afonso I, also called Afonso Henriques, byname Afonso the Conqueror, Portuguese Afonso o Conquistador, (born 1109/11, Guimarães, Port.—died Dec. 6, 1185 …
• King Afonso I Of Portugal : Family tree by comrade28 – Geneanet
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• Afonso I “the Conqueror” Henriques, King of Portugal (1106 – 1185 …
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• Afonso Henriques, Afonso I king of Portugal – All About Portugal
  Oct 15, 2011 – Afonso I of Portugal, was able to fulfill his dead father’s old dream of turning the County of Portugal into an independent Kingdom in 1143.