# The Battle of Alfarrobeira (20 May 1449)

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When Afonso V came of age, the Duke of Braganza and other enemies of Prince Pedro persuaded the young king that his uncle was a traitor. Pedro marched on Lisbon with a small force and was killed at Alfarrobeira, near Vila Franca de Xira. The battle strengthened the House of Braganza, which became the most powerful noble family in the kingdom. Alfarrobeira was a tragic civil conflict that reshaped the balance of power among the Portuguese nobility.

## Why it matters
Alfarrobeira was a tragic civil conflict that reshaped the balance of power among the Portuguese nobility.

Who Was in Power: [Afonso V](https://allhistories.com/portugal/rulers/afonso-v)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Battle of Alfarrobeira](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Alfarrobeira)
- [Wikipedia — Peter, Duke of Coimbra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter,_Duke_of_Coimbra)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica — Portugal: The house of Aviz, 1383-1580](https://www.britannica.com/place/Portugal/The-house-of-Aviz-1383-1580)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — The Battle of Alfarrobeira](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=The+Battle+of+Alfarrobeira)
- [Wikipedia — Portuguese maritime exploration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_maritime_exploration)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of Portuguese history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Portuguese_history)