* Alcantara ( Alcántara, Alcântara, Alcàntara, Alcàntera, El-Qantarah, El Kantara ), from Arabic al qantara ( القنطرة ), meaning " the bridge "

Her household contained between four and six priests and in 1665 Catherine decided to build a religious house east of St James's to be occupied by thirteen Portuguese Franciscans of the order of St Peter of Alcantara.

financed an expedition to Brazil on the occasion of the wedding of his daughter Archduchess Leopoldina to the Portuguese crown prince, Dom Pedro of Alcantara ( who was later to become Emperor of Brazil ).

The Forester XTI concept vehicle uses the 2. 5 liter intercooled turbo engine from Subaru WRX STI, 6-speed manual transmission, 18 x 8-inch S204 forged alloy wheels with Yokohama Advan Neova 255 / 40R18 performance tires, adjustable coil-over suspension, Brembo brakes with 4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers, Super Sport ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution ( EBD ), leather and Alcantara sport seats, a special instrument cluster, front dash and center console and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

In 1933 Stéphanie married Count Pierre d ' Alcantara de Querrieu ( 1907 – 1944 ), and in 1945 she married Karl-Axel Björklund ( 1906 – 1986 ).

The 33rd fought in many battles including: Valencia de Alcantara ( 1705 ), Zaragossa ( 1710 ) and less favourably at Almansa and Brihuega.

The interior has carpeting on the floor, standard on all versions, cloth upholstery on the seats and top-range versions featured Alcantara upholstery on the dashboard, seats and door panels, and options such as electric windows, central locking, split rear bench seat, rear window hinged electrically ( revolutionary solution at the times ), glass sunroof and climate control system with electronic controls and LED display, similar to that already adopted on Fiat Regata.

Y10 Missoni: With the arrival of autumn, in October 1987, comes the Y10 Missoni, derived from the Fire LX and signed by the famous fashion designer Ottavio Missoni ( which will appear in a television spot next to his creation ), he has chosen for a body exclusive and unique Memphis Blue metallic ( black door ), with matching interior fabrics, made ​​ of hazelnut Alcantara dashboard and door panels, seats while adopting a fabric " Missonato " velvet stripes, the carpet is coordinated with the exterior color, and to make recognizable this version, in the final part of the side, halfway between the rib and the rear window, is applied an adhesive of the mark Missoni.

Y10 Avenue: In early 1992, on the success of the special version of " Mia ", makes its way into dealerships Y10 Avenue, a true " swan song " of Y10, and moved from the Fire 1100 " Europe " of 50 HP, is characterized by four unknown body colors ( three and a metallic and metallic ), has tailgate, color co-ordinate the body " tone on tone " and Alcantara interiors in a specific design, with padded headrests and front piping sizes matched to body color.

The new pueblos that were created in 1855 were: Guintiguian ( San Agustin ), Simara ( Corcuera ), Odiongan, Andagao ( Calatrava ), Parpagoja ( San Andres ), Tingaray ( Ferrol ), Catolog ( Santa Fe ), Cabalian ( sitio of Agmanic, Santa Fe, formerly a pueblo ), Saban ( sitio Sabang, Danao Norte, Santa Fe, formerly a pueblo ), Lauan ( Alcantara ), Guinbirayan ( barangay of Santa Fe ), Magallanes ( Magdiwang ), Pag-alad ( San Fernando ), Cauit ( now named barangay Azagra, San Fernando ), España ( barangay of San Fernando ), Isabel ( barangay Cambalo, Cajidiocan, formerly a pueblo ) and Princesa was formerly a pueblo now sitio Cangumba of barangay Azagra in San Fernando.

Arabic text edited with Spanish translation: E. Lafuente y Alcantara, Ajbar Machmua, Coleccion de Obras Arabigas de Historia y Geografia, vol.

* Battle of Alcantara ( 1706 )-Battle between British and French forces during the War of the Spanish Succession.

T1 expanded its line when Spanish BMX rider Ruben Alcantara joined the team.

* Alcantara ( river ); Alcàntara, in Sicilian — a river of Sicily

Churches were started by El Padre Capitan in Romblon ; Banton Island, visitas Turaya ( Timaya ) and Mainit ; Tablas Island, visitas Cabalutan ( Cabolutan ), Odiongan and La Lauan ( Alcantara ); Cibuyan Island ( Sibuyan ), visitas Cauit ( Azagra ) and Cahidyocan ( Cajidiocan ).

Two are notable ; one is a full-length, stately and dignified, in which he wears the green cross of the order of Alcantara and holds a wand, the badge of his office as master of the horse, the other, a great equestrian portrait in which he is flatteringly represented as a field marshal during action.

Alcantara and Ultrasuede are trademarked terms for a microfibre plush with a hand resembling the soft suede, but more durable, resistant to liquid, stains and crushing and can be used in upholstery, accessories, clothing or shoes.

In October the Fair and Festivals are held in honor of the patron saint of San Pedro Alcantara, which also lasts a full week.

In total, the Challenge Stradale is up to 110 kg ( 243 lb ) lighter than the standard Modena if all the lightweight options are specified such as deleted radio, lexan ( plexiglass ) door window and Alcantara fabric ( instead of the leather option ).

Dashboard and door panels are upholstered in Alcantara as standard.

The following are the duly elected officials of Alcantara for the term 2010-2013:

The interior is made with care, covered with plastic inserts on door panels and instrument panel Airtex fabric, leather or Alcantara depending on the version and there are some two-tone upholstery and plastic inserts that mimic the aluminum.

In essence, this is the ' 85 version of Fire, and differs from the new basic version, as well as for the plate back to the bridge, looking richer and here with the doors self-closing drawers and compartments, upholstered in Alcantara as well for the presence of electric windows, central locking and overhead digital clock Borletti Vegliaflesh and reading lights, all part of the standard.

The dashboard is all new holder with a new design ( now with transparency and illumination that occurs for most modern graphics ) and enriched in the envelopes, new steering wheel ( height adjustable on all models ) and structure, shape and coating of seats ( in Alcantara top of the range versions, optional on others ).

The all black car features a black full leather interior including seats, dashboard, and door trim as well as black Alcantara steering wheel, gear change lever, handbrake grip, and headliner.

The new pueblos that were created in 1855 were: Guintiguian ( San Agustin ), Simara ( Corcuera ), Odiongan, Andagao ( Calatrava ), Parpagoja ( San Andres ), Tingaray ( Ferrol ), Catolog ( Santa Fe ), Cabalian ( sitio of Agmanic, Santa Fe, formerly a pueblo ), Saban ( sitio Sabang, Danao Norte, Santa Fe, formerly a pueblo ), Lauan ( Alcantara ), Guinbirayan ( barangay of Santa Fe ), Cauit ( now renamed barangay Azagra, San Fernando ), Pag-alad ( San Fernando ), Isabel ( barangay Cambalo, Cajidiocan ), Princesa ( sitio Cangumba, Azagra, San Fernando ), España and Magallanes ( Magdiwang ) were all created into separate municipalities or pueblos including Rancheria de Infiel ( Dulangan, Magdiwang ) in 1861.

* August 25 – Battle of Alcântara: Spanish armies, led by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, defending the claim of King Philip II of Spain to the Portuguese throne, defeat the armies of Portuguese claimant António, Prior of Crato.

* Battle of Alcântara ( 1580 )-Battle between Spanish invaders, led by the Duke of Alba during the Portuguese dynastic crisis of the 16th century.

Founded by French explorers in the 16th century, Alcântara was later conquered by the Portuguese, who used the small village as a base to take São Luís from the Dutch in 1646.

His condition as Emperor of Brazil was not compatible with his title as King of Portugal, both in Brazil and Portugal, and when he was confirmed King by the Portuguese Courts, in 1834, being entitled Peter IV of Portugal, he had already abdicated the Brazilian throne in favor of his son, Pedro of Alcântara, Prince Imperial of Brazil.

** Battle of Alcântara between Portuguese and Spanish forces.

Philip II of Spain, a maternal grandson of Manuel I of Portugal, and nearest male claimant ( being an uncle of Sebastian I ), invaded with an army of 15 000 men, defeating the troops of Anthony, Prior of Crato at the Battle of Alcântara and was crowned Philip I of Portugal by the Cortes of Tomar in 1581.

The eldest daughter of Dom Pedro de Alcântara of Orléans-Braganza, Prince of Grão-Pará, heir of the defunct Empire of Brazil ( 1875 – 1940 ) and of his wife, Countess Elisabeth Dobržensky de Dobrženicz ( 1875 – 1951 ), Isabelle was born in a pavilion of the Chateau d ' Eu in Normandy.

* The future: Planning is underway for a Yellow Line extension from Rato to Estrela ( and eventually Alcântara ), and the Red Line from São Sebastão to Campolide ( and eventually Campo Ourique / Amoreiras )

In 1880, the municipal council decided to widen the Rua dos Moinhos do Vento ( now the Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara ), expropriating lands and buildings that restricted its expansion.

The southern limit of Lisbon, Santa Maria de Belém is delimited by the Tagus River estuary to the south, and the margins of the Algés and Alcântara Rivers ( to the west and east respectively ); it is bordered by the parishes of Alcántara ( in the east ), Ajuda ( in the northeast ), north by São Francisco Xavier and to the west by the municipality of Oeiras ( Algés ).

On 15 October 1942, in the cathedral of Petropolis in Brazil, Duarte Nuno married Princess Maria Francisca of Orleans-Braganza ( 8 September 1914-15 January 1968 ), daughter of Pedro de Alcântara, Prince of Grão Para.

* Cântico da Manhã Futura ( 1986 ), volume of poetry published under the name Osvaldo Alcântara

Its name is derived from the Arabic ( القنطارة ), meaning the bridge, and refers to an ancient Roman bridge that once existed there, until the reign of John V. Located in the southwestern corner of Lisbon, along the northern margin of the Tagus River, Alcântara had a population of 14443 inhabitants ( 2001 ) within an area of 4. 44 km² ( its density was approximately 3252 residents per square kilometre ).

After the Reconquista of Lisbon ( 1147 ), the lands in became integrated into the Reguengos de Ribamar that included terrains that extended from the Alcântara ravine until the Laje ravine in Oeiras.

In the 15th century, the rock quarries in Alcântara, which mined lime, contributed to the development of the locality ( along with the ovens of Cais do Sodré ), while orchards and vineyards along the ravines helped to diversify the regional economy.

Extending until the station at Alcântara-Mar, in 1891 the rail-line was completed after public sanitation works along the beach in Alcântara ( 1876 ), which resulted in the recovery of an additional 500 meters of land from the Tagus River, which were quickly expropriated by factories, docks and warehouses.