Early life Afonso was born in Coimbra. As the second son of King Afonso II of Portugal, he was not expected to inherit the throne, which was destined to go to his elder brother Sancho.
eaRLy lifE afoNSo Was boRn in cOImbra. as the sEcONd SOn of kINg aFonso II oF porTuGal, hE wAs Not ExpEctED to iNherit the throne, WhiCh was DestINed TO Go to his elder brOthER sancho.