terça-feira, 6 de agosto de 2019

Viagem Medieval em Terras de Santa Maria - 2019

At a time when great social and economic changes are taking place in the Western world, on the aftermath of the nefarious Black Death which had ripped the lives of many only two decades before, king Fernando, the Handsome, ascended the throne in 1367, named king of Portugal and the Algarve. 
Despite these changes, the monarch was granted a peaceful kingdom and a wealthy treasure, which then enabled him to indulge his most refined pleasures, those commonly practiced by the European aristocracy, such as hunting and the latest fashions in art and culture.
Upon the death of Dom Pedro of Castile, and because of the succession crisis, Portugal began making war on this country, during three different stages. Dom Fernando claimed he was the indisputable heir to the Castilian throne, and therefore marched into conflict by invading Galicia, where he was acclaimed king in many lands for having a number of supporters in the region.
Although known for his inconstancy, Dom Fernando’s reign was notable for the state of peace it maintained, also having started a project alongside queen Dona Leonor Teles. He carried out the construction of walls and main buildings in several cities, he promulgated the Fallow Land Law, he created the Torre do Tombo National Archive and the Casa dos Contos Treasury, and he also founded the Carracks Company. With these measures, the king adapted the administration to the needs of present times. 
Around 1379, there are reports of an attempted assassination carried out against Dom Fernando. It is believed that he was given venom in order to kill him. Consequently, the king was left with severe health problems, which then originated a turn in the government of the country. In turn, this event promoted the active participation of queen Dona Leonor Teles in the administration of the realm, although she was despised by the people.
Dom Fernando’s health slowly decayed until his death, in the year of 1383.























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