# King Afonso V — The Lusiads character guide

> King Afonso V in The Lusiads by Luís de Camões.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King Afonso, Afonso, King D. Afonso V

**First appearance:** 0007-canto-iii

## Who they are

King of Portugal, known as the African, referenced for his military campaigns.

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