Montalegre

411

Transfer of Possession

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the site was integrated into the dominions of the Suevo Kingdom

1300

Transfer of Possession

Dinis I of Portugal offers the Castle of Montalegre, and 11 others, to his wife, Isabel de Aragāo

1385

Transfer of Possession

Following João I's campaign in the succession crisis, Montalegre was given to Condestavel, D. Nuno Alvares Pereira

Date of Known Existance

(No Date) Prehistoric settlement and defensive structure

Original Construction Date

(No Date) Prehistoric castro settlement and defensive structure

06/09/1273 - 1331

Reconstruction Date

Medieval castle as part of Afonso III of Portugal's reorganization of the borders to the east and west of Chaves. The village received a charter on June 9, 1273 making it the head of Terras de Barroso, and laying out expectations of a castle being built. It is unclear if construction began or was continued under Dinis I of Portugal. Inscription marks the end of construction in 1331 .

08/28/1481

Reconstruction Date

Reconstruction during the reign of João II of Portugal fortified defenses, as seen in drawings of Duarte de Armas

Roman Conquest

(No Date) Roman Conquest - Romans took over earlier defensive structure and settlement

585

Other Conquest

(No Date) Conquered by the Visigoths

700 - 12/31/0800

Muslim Conquest

(No Date) Conquered by the Umayyads

12/31/0800

Christian Reconquest

(No Date) Reconquered by Christians and largely inhabited by shepherds

1385

Succession Crisis

Village and castle conquered by João I of Portugal in the campaign to Chaves during the succession crisis of 1383-1385

06/09/1273

Charter

The village received a charter on June 9, 1273 making it the head of Terras de Barroso, and laying out expectations of a castle being built.

01/03/1289

Charter

Dinis I of Portugal confirms or renews charter

06/26/1340

Charter

Afonso IV of Portugal confirms the charter

1515

Foral Novo Charter

Manuel I of Portugal grants Montalegre the Foral Novo