The constable was the second most powerful person in the kingdom, after the King of Portugal.
A great deal has been said about his wish to make himself King of Portugal.
At the same time, as the church grew stronger, the King of Portugal decided to take greater control of it.
He even became King of Portugal in 1385, after the 1383-1385 Crisis.
Until 1910 it was the official residence of the King of Portugal.
I have dedicated it to the King of Portugal.
In his will he gave his domain to the King of Portugal.
This fact forced the King of Portugal to decide to populate the region.
This made the King of Portugal very happy with him.
Traditionally the town was given as a wedding gift from the King of Portugal to his bride.