Alandroal

1185

Transfer of Possession

Sancho I donates Alandroal to friars of Santa Maria de Evora (Avis) (date uncertainty)

1294

Transfer of Possession

Becomes a village under the Order of Avis by donation from Dinis I

Date of Known Existance

(No Date) First settlement dates to prehistory

Roman Conquest

(No Date) Romans conquered the region and have left traces of settlement

02/06/1294 - 02/24/1298

Reconstruction Date

Building of the medieval castle under Dinis I and Loranco Afonso of the Order of Avis, builder self-identified as "Eu, Mouro Galvo" ("Muslim" traits of building are thought to be reflections of the practice of the builder)

700

Muslim Conquest

(No Date) A Muslim conquest followed Roman occupation of the site

1167

Christian Reconquest

Forces of Alfonso I of Portugal reconquered region

1190

Muslim Conquest

Reconquest by Caliph Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur

1228

Christian Reconquest

Reconquest by Sancho II of Portugal

1383 - 1385

Succession Crisis

Alcalde of the fortress, Rodrigues de Fonseca, becomes mayor of the area

1297

Treaty of Alcanizes

Treaty of Alcanizes confirms as part of Portuguese territory under Dinis I

1486

Charter

Joao II of Portugal issues charter, becomes town

1514

Foral Novo Charter

Manuel I of Portugal issues the Foral Novo