About “Chronicle of the King D. Pedro I”
The Chronicle of the King D. Pedro I, also known as The Chronicle of D. Pedro, is a historical record written by Fernão Lopes. It covers the reign of D. Pedro I of Portugal, who ruled from 1357 to 1367. The king is known by two titles, "the Just" and "the Cruel," reflecting the mixed perception of his rule. The work is part of the chronicle genre and provides a written account of events during his time as monarch. It is one of the few surviving historical texts from this period in Portuguese history. The author, Fernão Lopes, was a chronicler who documented the history of Portugal during the 14th century. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- 1434
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