Summary: King Dinis I of Portugal was a remarkable monarch, born in the year 1261, he ruled Portugal for 46 years during which time he consolidated both his country's economy and its frontiers, whilst limiting the powers of the aristocracy and resolving conflicts in the church. He was known for his wisdom, prudence and passion for justice, and not only was his court a refuge for poets and minstrels from all over the Iberian peninsula and beyond, he also joined them with his own poetry and music. Catherine Bott explores his life and musical legacy.
