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Diniz Machado
Diniz is a Portuguese-language surname. It may refer to: * Denis of Portugal (1261–1325), the sixth King of Portugal and the Algarve * Abilio Diniz (born 1936), Brazilian businessman, father of Pedro * Alex Diniz (born 1985), Brazilian cyclist * Gabriel Diniz (1990–2019), Brazilian singer and composer * Jacinto F. Diniz (1888–1949), American politician * Mauro Diniz (born 1952), Brazilian cavaquinist and singer * Paulo Diniz (1940–2022), Brazilian singer * Paulo Roberto Diniz Jr. (fl. 1990s–2010s), Brazilian bass guitarist * Pedro Diniz (born 1970), Brazilian racing driver, son of Abílio * Priscillo Diniz (born 1948), Brazilian golfer * Fernando Diniz (born 1974), Brazilian football coach * Yohann Diniz (born 1978), French race walker {{surname, Diniz Portuguese-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis Of Portugal
Denis (, ; 9 October 1261 – 7 January 1325), called the Farmer King (''Rei Lavrador'') and the Poet King (''Rei Poeta''), was King of Portugal from 1279 until his death in 1325. Dinis was 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. He was married to Elizabeth of Aragon, who was later canonised as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Denis ruled Portugal for over 46 years. He worked to reorganise his country's economy and gave an impetus to Portuguese agriculture. He ordered the planting of a large pine forest (that still exists today) near Leiria to prevent the soil degradation that threatened the region and to serve as a source of raw materials for the construction of the royal ships. He was also known for his poetry, which constitutes an important contribution to the development of Portuguese as a literary language. Reign In 1290, Denis began to pursue the sys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
