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Dinis, (born Oct. 9, 1261—died Jan. 7, 1325), sixth king of Portugal (1279–1325), who strengthened the kingdom by improving the economy and reducing the power of the nobility and the church. The son of Afonso III, Dinis was educated at a court subject to both French and Castilian cultural influences and became a competent poet. He founded ...

Denis of Portugal (Portuguese: 'Dinis' or 'Diniz' ), occasionally surnamed Castro (1353 – c. 1403), was an infante of Portugal. He was the son of Portuguese King Peter I and a Galician noblewoman named Inês de Castro who had arrived in Portugal as a maid of princess Constance of Castile , recently married to Pedro I (Heir Prince at the time).

Denis , called the Farmer King and the Poet King , was King of Portugal. The eldest son of Afonso III of Portugal by his second wife, Beatrice of Castile, and grandson of Afonso II of Portugal, Denis succeeded his father in 1279.

Denis of Portugal was a capable administrator who succeeded in strengthening his kingdom. During his reign, the king encouraged economic growth, promoted agriculture, decreased the church’s power, and transformed Lisbon into a cultural center.

Denis (Portuguese: Dinis or Diniz, IPA: [diˈniʃ]; 9 October 1261 – 7 January 1325 in Santarém), called the Farmer King (Rei Lavrador) and the Poet King (Rei Poeta), was King of Portugal. The eldest son of Afonso III of Portugal by his second wife, Beatrice of Castile, and grandson of Afonso II of Portugal, Denis succeeded his father in 1279.

King Denis (Dinis) of Portugal, also known as Denis the Farmer King and the Poet King, was a significant figure in Portuguese history. Born on October 9, 1261, and reigning for over 46 years until his death on January 7, 1325, Denis left a lasting impact on his country through his administrative reforms and economic initiatives.

Denis I, King of Portugal (Portuguese: Dinis or Diniz IPA [ di'niʃ ]), called o Lavrador (Portuguese: "the Farmer"), (October 9, 1261 in Lisbon – January 7, 1325 in ) was the sixth king of Portugal and Algarve. The eldest son of Afonso III of Portugal by his second wife, princess Beatrice of Castile, Dinis succeeded his father in 1279.

SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Denis of Portugal ( Portuguese: 'Dinis' or 'Diniz' [diˈniʃ] ), occasionally surnamed Castro (1353 – c. 1403 ), was an infante of Portugal. He was the son of Portuguese King Peter I and a Galician noblewoman named Inês de Castro who had arrived in Portugal as a maid of princess Constance of Castile, recently married to ...