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Sebastian I

Type Figure Region Portugal Time 1554–1578 Also known as Sebastian I、Sebastião I、塞巴斯蒂昂一世

Last king of Portugal's House of Avis (1557–1578), ascending the throne as a child and renowned for his religious fervor and crusading ideals.…

Timeline

  1. 1571–1574Lisbon · PortugalSebastian I actively prepared a crusade against Morocco at the Lisbon court, seeking support from the pope and European allies, intending to restore Christian influence in North Africa and build a personal military reputation; he repeatedly delayed departure to gather troops and supplies.
  2. 1575–1578Alcácer Quibir · MoroccoIn June 1578 Sebastian landed in Morocco with about 18,000 troops, and on August 4 fought a decisive battle against the Saadian dynasty's army at Alcácer Quibir. After personally leading a charge the king went missing, the army was routed, and the Portuguese royal line was extinguished, paving the way for Spain's later annexation.

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