In the medieval Kingdom of Portugal, the Cortes was an assembly of representatives of the estates of the realm – the nobility, clergy and commoners. It was called and dismissed by the King of Portugal at will, at a place of his choosing.
In the medieval Kingdom of Portugal, the Cortes was an assembly of representatives of the estates of the realm – the nobility, clergy and commoners. It was called and dismissed by the King of Portugal at will, at a place of his choosing.
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