Alfonso
(Alfonso Henriques) 1109?–85, first king of Portugal 1139–85.
1432–81, king of Portugal 1438–81.
(“Alfonso the Wise”) 1221–84, king of Castile 1252–84.
1857–85, king of Spain 1874–85.
1886–1941, king of Spain 1886–1930.
Contemporary Examples
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 2, 2014
And alfonso goes, “Badges, we don’t need no stinking badges” and starts shooting at them.
Mel Brooks’s 11 Favorite Movie Scenes: ‘Psycho’ to ‘Some Like It Hot’ Mel Brooks May 19, 2013
By the third film, directed by alfonso Cuaron, “Harry is no longer someone you can mess with,” wrote Roger Ebert.
15 Key Moments From the Harry Potter Movies Alex Berg July 13, 2011
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 18, 2014
alfonso Signorini, editor of Chi magazine, has defended his decision to print the images.
Why William is Powerless To Protest New Kate Pics Tom Sykes February 13, 2013
Historical Examples
alfonso was not altogether free from the prejudices of his time.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) Heinrich Graetz
Even alfonso was not able to please everybody—Poggio, for example.
The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy Jacob Burckhardt
There were circumstances about his death that impeached both his brother alfonso and his sister Urraca.
The History of Chivalry, Volume II (of 2) Charles Mills
alfonso Borgia was born in the year 1378 at Xativa, near Valencia.
Lucretia Borgia Ferdinand Gregorovius
Now, alfonso, draw off your men by squares till we reach that broken ground.
With Wellington in Spain F. S. Brereton
noun
1886–1941, king of Spain (1886–1931), who was forced to abdicate on the establishment of the republic in 1931
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- Alfonso vi
noun died 1109, king of Léon (1065–1109) and of Castile (1072–1109). He appointed his vassal, the Spanish hero El Cid, ruler of Valencia Historical Examples alfonso vi granted territories called the county of Portugal in the northern part of the land which now bears that name. A History of Spain Charles E. Chapman
- Alfonso xii
1857–85, king of Spain 1874–85.