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A statue of Sancho I at the fortress at Sesimbra, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

A statue of Sancho I at the fortress at Sesimbra, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

2-376-998 - Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images

A statue of Sancho I (1154-1212) at the fortress at Sesimbra, Portugal, 2009. This Moorish castle was taken from the Moors in 1165 during the Portuguese Reconquista by King Afonso Henriques (with the help of Frank Crusaders). The battlements afford a beautiful panorama over Sesimbra, its harbour and the surrounding countryside.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos
Subject
  1. King Sancho I: Portuguese: King of Portugal
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Portugal

  1. 39 30 00 N , 008 00 00 W
Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Locations & Buildings Castles

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5120x3413
File Size : 51,195kb

Aliases

  1. R160380003
  1. 0740001813
  1. 2-376-998
  1. 2376998
  1. R160380003

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