Afonso I of Portugal - Ancestors

Ancestors

These are the known ancestors of Afonso Henriques, going back five generations.

Ancestors of Afonso I of Portugal
16. King Robert II of France
8. Robert I, Duke of Burgundy
17. Constance of Arles
4. Henry of Burgundy
18. Dalmas, Lord of Semur
9. Helie of Semur
19. Aremburge of Burgundy
2. Henry of Burgundy, Count of Portugal
1. Afonso I of Portugal
24. King Sancho III of Navarre
12. King Ferdinand I of León and Castile
25. Mayor of Castile, Empress of Spain
6. King Alfonso VI of León and Castile
26. King Alfonso V of León
13. Sancha of León, Empress of Spain
27. Elvira Mendes of Portugal
3. Teresa of León, Countess of Portugal
7. Ximena Moniz

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