Mendo Gonçalves
Count of Portugal from 997 to 1008
Menendo González was a semi-autonomous Duke of Galicia and Count of Portugal (997-1008), a dominant figure in the Kingdom of León. He was the royal alférez, the king's armour-bearer and commander of the royal armies, under Vermudo II, and he continued to hold the position until his death.
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He became the tutor (1003) and ultimately father-in-law of Vermudo's successor, King Alfonso V. He maintained peaceful diplomatic relations with the Caliphate of Córdoba until 1004, after which there was a state of war.