Alfonso I

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Alfonso Henriques, 1109?–85, first king of Portugal 1139–85.

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How to use Alfonso I in a sentence

His grandfather, Alfonso XIII, fled the country during the civil war in 1931 and abandoned his estates and most of his fortune.
Will Scandal Sink the Spanish Royal Family?|Tom Sykes|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For Gravity, Alfonso Cuarón became the first Latino director to win the Best Director prize.
The Changing Color of the Oscars: '12 Years A Slave' Makes History|Tim Teeman|March 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
History was made with Steve McQueen and Alfonso Cuarón becoming the first ever black and Latino directors to win Oscars.
The Changing Color of the Oscars: '12 Years A Slave' Makes History|Tim Teeman|March 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The prohibitive favorite to win this year's Best Director Oscar is none other than Alfonso Cuarón—and with good reason.
Alfonso Cuarón On ‘Gravity,’ Creationists, and Bonding with Sandra Bullock Over Divorce|Marlow Stern|February 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In any case, the no-brainer nominees this year are, indeed, Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity, because HAVE YOU SEEN GRAVITY?
2014 Oscar Predictions: Who Will and Who Should Be Nominated|Marlow Stern, Kevin Fallon|January 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sancho now demanded that Alfonso give up the Kingdom of Leon.
With Spurs of Gold|Frances Nimmo Greene
He shared the fall of the Duke of Braganza, whose popularity was hateful to Alfonso's successor.
Chapters on Jewish Literature|Israel Abrahams
When Alfonso died, Abarbanel not only lost his post as finance minister, but was compelled to flee for his life.
Chapters on Jewish Literature|Israel Abrahams
"Right, quite right," replied Don Alfonso, turning back again to the fire.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling
Don Alfonso Miranda in a loose dressing-gown and slippers sat in an easy-chair at his fireside.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling