Afonso
biographical name
Afon·so
ə-ˈfōⁿ(n)-sü 
name of 6 kings of Portugal: especially
I Henriques
āⁿ-ˈrē-kish
1109?–1185 (1st king of Portugal; reigned 1139–85); V 1432–1481 (reigned 1438–81)
1109?–1185 (1st king of Portugal; reigned 1139–85); V 1432–1481 (reigned 1438–81)
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“Afonso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afonso. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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