known as Sancho the Cowled
born 1207, Coimbra, Port.
died Jan. 4, 1248, Toledo, Castile
Fourth king of Portugal (122345).
His reign was marked by a series of vain attempts to bring political stability to his strife-ridden realm. He renewed the war against the Moors and gained control over most of the Algarve (123839). He was deposed (1245) in favour of his brother Afonso III .