Lisbon in History

The Siege of Lisbon, from July 1 to October 25, 1147, was the military action that brought the city of Lisbon under definitive Portuguese control and expelled its Moorish overlords

After four months, the Moorish rulers agreed to surrender (October 21), because the Crusaders siege tower reached their wall (thus causing a one day standstill) and because of hunger within the city, which was sheltering populations displaced from Santarem as well as "the leading citizens of Sintra, Almada, and Palmela"

The city is entered by the Christian conquerors

A failed Castilian attempt to capture Lisbon

The Siege of Lisbon is a siege of the city of Lisbon from 29 May to 3 September 1384, between the Portuguese defenders of the city led by John I of Portugal and the Castillian army led by King John I of Castille

The siege ends in a disaster for Castille. A plague outbreak together with the constant attacks by Portuguese forces led by Nuno Alvares Pereira causes huge casualties among the Castilian ranks, who are forced to retreat four months after the start of the siege

The siege ends in a disaster for Castille. A plague outbreak together with the constant attacks by Portuguese forces led by Nuno Alvares Pereira causes huge casualties among the Castilian ranks, who are forced to retreat four months after the start of the siege

The King of Castille again invades Portugal with the purpose of conquering Lisbon and removing John I from the throne. John I of Castille is accompanied by French allied cavalry while English troops and generals take the side of John of Avizh

The King of Castille again invades Portugal with the purpose of conquering Lisbon and removing John I from the throne. John I of Castille is accompanied by French allied cavalry while English troops and generals take the side of John of Avizh

John II supports Portuguese Atlantic and African exploration, including Diogo Cao's voyages.

Succeeds as King of Portugal

Afonso VI's government concludes the treaty renewing alliance with England through Catherine's marriage.

Catherine of Braganza is named as Charles II's bride in the Anglo-Portuguese marriage treaty.

Pedro II concludes an alliance with Philip V and Louis XIV.

Cadaval advises Peter II during Portugal's change of alliance.

Cadaval supports the diplomatic alignment with the Grand Alliance.

Peter II prepares Portuguese ports and forces for Allied operations.

Peter II enters the alliance with England, Austria, and the Dutch Republic.

Peter II brings Portugal into the anti-Bourbon alliance through treaties with England and the Dutch.

Peter II recognises Archduke Charles as the Allied claimant to Spain.

Peter II approves the commercial treaty negotiated by Methuen.

Succeeds as King of Portugal

The first congress of the party took place with Carlos Rates as leader

Deposed by a military revolt & forced into exile

Ousted by General de Fragosa Carmona

The NUP becomes the only legal party under Salazars dictatorship

The NUP becomes the only legal party under Salazars dictatorship. Founds & leads the National Union Party

Adopts a new Constitution called the "new state"

Resigns as Prime Minister of Porrtugal

Dies aged 81 & is succeeded by Premier Marcello Caetano

Overthrows the Caetano regime after a bloodless coup

After the Carnation Revolution, the government moves toward nationalization of banks and strategic firms

Portuguese banks and insurance companies are nationalized during the revolutionary process

Signs Portugal's Treaty of Accession as Foreign Minister alongside Mario Soares and Rui Machete.

Signs Portugal's Treaty of Accession to the European Communities in Lisbon.

Signs Portugal's accession treaty as Deputy Prime Minister during the Lisbon ceremony.

Heads Portugal when the accession treaty enters into force and the country joins the European Communities.

Wins a second consecutive youth world championship for Portugal.

Helps Portugal defeat Brazil in the Under-20 World Cup final.

Converts the decisive penalty as Portugal defeat Brazil.

Drafts a cantonal peace plan for Bosnia.

Joins Bobby Robson at Sporting Lisbon as an interpreter and coaching aide.

Serves on Bobby Robson's Porto staff as the club wins the Portuguese Cup.

Becomes Benfica head coach, beginning his senior managerial career.

Takes charge of Benfica for his first competitive match as a senior head coach.

Guides Benfica to a 3-0 league victory over city rivals Sporting Lisbon.

Resigns as Benfica manager after the club declines to extend his contract.

Makes his professional debut as a substitute for Sporting against Inter in a Champions League qualifier.

Makes his Sporting first-team debut against Inter in European qualifying.

Begins an international career known for creative wing play.

Makes his senior Portugal debut during a friendly against Bolivia.

Captains Portugal in the European Championship final against Greece.

Leads the host nation through its first major senior final.

At the meeting of the European Council in October 2007, Portugal insisted that the Treaty (then called the 'Reform Treaty') be signed in Lisbon, the Portuguese capital. This request was granted, and the Treaty was thus to be called the Treaty of Lisbon, in line with the tradition of European Union treaties. The Portuguese presidency was appointed to the job of organising the programme for a signing ceremony

At the meeting of the European Council Portugal insists that the Treaty (the Reform Treaty) be signed in Lisbon

At the meeting of the European Council in October 2007, Portugal insisted that the Treaty (then called the 'Reform Treaty') be signed in Lisbon, the Portuguese capital. This request was granted, and the Treaty was thus to be called the Treaty of Lisbon, in line with the tradition of European Union treaties. The Portuguese presidency was appointed to the job of organising the programme for a signing ceremony

The October European Council, led by Jose Socrates consists of legal experts from all member states scrutinising the final drafts of the Treaty

The Treaty of Lisbon makes the Union's bill of rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights, legally binding

The stated aim of the treaty was to "complete the process started by the Treaty of Amsterdam [1997] and by the Treaty of Nice [2001] with a view to enhancing the efficiency and democratic legitimacy of the Union and to improving the coherence of it's action"

At the European Council meeting on 18 and 19 October 2007 in Lisbon, a few last-minute concessions were made to ensure the signing of the Treaty

Representatives from the 27 EU member states were present, and signed the Treaty as plenipotentiaries, marking the end of Treaty negotiations.

The signing of the Treaty of Lisbon took place in Lisbon, Portugal on 13 December 2007. The Government of Portugal, by virtue of holding Presidency of the Council of the European Union at the time, arranged a ceremony inside the 15th century Jerónimos Monastery, the same place Portugal's treaty of accession to the European Union (EU) was signed in 1985

The signing of the Treaty of Lisbon, the Government of Portugal, by virtue of holding Presidency of the Council of the European Union at the time.

arranges a ceremony inside the 15th century Jeronimos Monastery, the same place Portugals Treaty of accession to the European Union (EU) was signed in 1985.

The European Parliament approves the Treaty by 525 votes in favour and 115 against

The Treaty of Lisbon comes into effect

Begins a long international career as Portugal goalkeeper.

Makes his senior Portugal debut in a friendly against Spain.

Scores his seventeenth goal of the campaign, setting a single-season Champions League record.

Takes responsibility for guiding Portugal toward Euro 2016.

Is appointed manager of the Portugal senior national team.

Becomes a leading scorer and captain from midfield.

Signs for Sporting after developing his senior career in Italy.

Portugal declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.

Fenerbahce lose to Benfica in the Champions League playoff and drop into the Europa League.

Completes an unbeaten Primeira Liga campaign with Benfica before leaving the club later in 2026.