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- 1 When did Alfonso XI of Castile age?
- 2 Who was the king of Spain in 1340?
- 3 Who was the first king of Castile?
- 4 Who was Alfonso the Great?
- 5 When was Castile founded?
- 6 Where is Castile today?
- 7 What does the name Alfonso mean?
- 8 Who was Alfonso XI of Castile?
- 9 Who was King Alfonso I of Spain?
- 10 How many children did Alfonso XI of Spain have?
When did Alfonso XI of Castile age?
1325
His minority was marked by violent strife between factions of nobles, but when he came of age, in 1325, he restored order with unprecedented vigour.
Who was the king of Spain in 1340?
Alfonso XI of Castile
| Alfonso XI | |
|---|---|
| Detail of a contemporary depiction in the Book of the Coronation of the Kings of Castile (14th century) | |
| King of Castile and Leon | |
| Reign | 7 September 1312 – 26 March 1350 |
| Predecessor | Ferdinand IV |
Who was the last king of Castile?
Ferdinand III
Kingdom of Castile
| Kingdom of Castile Reino de Castilla (in Spanish) Regnum Castellae (in Latin) | |
|---|---|
| Government | Feudal monarchy |
| King | |
| • 1065–1072 | Sancho II (first) |
| • 1217–1230 | Ferdinand III (last) |
Who was the first king of Castile?
Ferdinand the Great
Ferdinand I, byname Ferdinand the Great, Spanish Fernando el Magno, (born 1016/18—died December 27, 1065, León, Leon), the first ruler of Castile to take the title of king. He also was crowned emperor of Leon.
Who was Alfonso the Great?
Alfonso III, byname Alfonso the Great, Spanish Alfonso El Magno, (born c. 838—died 910?, Zamora, Leon), king of Asturias from 866 to 910, son of Ordoño I. Winning a contested succession, he moved his capital forward from Oviedo to the recently restored Roman city of León.
What was the nickname of King Alfonso 10th?
The Wise
And yet, in those dark times, there was born a rare luminary would go on to facilitate what three centuries later would become the Copernican revolution: King Alfonso X of Castile, called The Wise.
When was Castile founded?
1065
Kingdom of Castile/Founded
Where is Castile today?
Spain
Its historical capital was Burgos. In modern Spain, it is generally considered to comprise Castile and León and Castile–La Mancha, with Madrid as its centre.
Who was King alphanso?
| Alfonso XIII | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 17 May 1886 – 14 April 1931 |
| Enthronement | 17 May 1902 |
| Predecessor | Alfonso XII |
| Successor | Monarchy abolished Juan Carlos I (1975) |
What does the name Alfonso mean?
Ready For Battle
The name Alfonso is primarily a male name of Italian origin that means Ready For Battle.
Who was Alfonso XI of Castile?
Alfonso XI of Castile (13 August 1311 – 26 March 1350), called the Avenger (el Justiciero), was the king of Castile, León and Galicia.
Who was the king of Castile and Leon in 1350?
King of Castile and Leon. Alfonso XI of Castile (13 August 1311 – 26 March 1350), called the Avenger (el Justiciero), was the king of Castile, León and Galicia. He was the son of Ferdinand IV of Castile and his wife Constance of Portugal.
Who was King Alfonso I of Spain?
He was the son of Ferdinand IV of Castile and his wife Constance of Portugal. Upon his father’s death in 1312, several disputes ensued over who would hold regency, which were resolved in 1313. Once Alfonso was declared an adult in 1325, he began a reign that would serve to strengthen royal power.
How many children did Alfonso XI of Spain have?
Alfonso XI first married Costanza Manuel of Castile on 1325, but divorced her two years later. His second marriage, on 1328, was to Maria of Portugal, daughter of Alfonso IV of Portugal. She was the mother of his sons Fernando (Valladolid, 1332 – 1333) and Pedro of Castile. By his mistress, Eleanor of Guzman, he had ten children: