Alfonso II of Aragon

Summary

Alfonso II of Aragon is a human^[1]. Born in Huesca^[2], he… he was born on March 25, 1157^[3]. He died in Perpignan^[4]. He died on April 25, 1196^[5]. He worked as a troubadour^[6], poet^[7], composer^[8], and politician^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Huesca^[2], Alfonso II of Aragon…
• Alfonso II of Aragon passed away in Perpignan^[4].
• Alfonso II of Aragon was born on March 25, 1157^[3].
• Alfonso II of Aragon died on April 25, 1196^[5].
• Alfonso II of Aragon died on 1196^[11].
• Burial took place at Poblet Monastery^[12].
• Alfonso II of Aragon's father was Ramon Berenguer IV^[13].
• Alfonso II of Aragon's mother was Petronilla of Aragon^[14].
• Alfonso II of Aragon was married to Sancha of Castile, Queen of Aragon^[15].
• Alfonso II of Aragon was married to Mafalda of Portugal^[16].
• A child of Alfonso II of Aragon was Constance of Aragon^[17].
• A child of Alfonso II of Aragon was Peter II of Aragon^[18].
• A child of Alfonso II of Aragon was Alfonso II, Count of Provence^[19].
• A child of Alfonso II of Aragon was Ferdinando d'Aragona^[20].
• A child of Alfonso II of Aragon was Sancha of Aragon^[21].
• A child of Alfonso II of Aragon was Leonor de Aragón y de Castilla^[22].
• Alfonso II of Aragon held citizenship in Crown of Aragon^[23].
• Alfonso II of Aragon worked as a troubadour^[6].
• Alfonso II of Aragon's professions included poet^[7].
• Alfonso II of Aragon worked as a composer^[8].
• Alfonso II of Aragon's professions included politician^[9].
• Alfonso II of Aragon held the position of count of Provence^[24].
• Alfonso II of Aragon held the position of count of Roussillon^[25].
• Alfonso II of Aragon held the position of Count of Barcelona^[26].
• Alfonso II of Aragon held the position of monarch of the kingdom of Aragon^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfonso II of Aragon's place of birth was Huesca^[2]. He was born on March 25, 1157^[3]. His father was Ramon Berenguer IV^[13]. His mother was Petronilla of Aragon^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include troubadour^[6], poet^[7], composer^[8], and politician^[9]. Positions held include count of Provence^[24], a hereditary title^[28]; count of Roussillon^[25], a hereditary title^[29]; Count of Barcelona^[26], a historical position^[30], in Crown of Aragon^[31]; monarch of the kingdom of Aragon^[27], a historical position^[32], in Kingdom of Aragon^[33]; Count of Pallars Jussà^[34]; and monarch of the Crown of Aragon^[35], a hereditary position^[36], in Crown of Aragon^[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sancha of Castile, Queen of Aragon^[15], a queen^[38], 1154–1208^[39], of Kingdom of Castile^[40] and Mafalda of Portugal^[16], 1149–1160^[41], of Kingdom of Portugal^[42]. Children include Constance of Aragon^[17], a queen^[43], 1179–1222^[44], of Crown of Aragon^[45]; Peter II of Aragon^[18], a monarch^[46], 1174–1213^[47], of Crown of Aragon^[48]; Alfonso II, Count of Provence^[19], an aristocrat^[49], 1180–1209^[50]; Ferdinando d'Aragona^[20], 1190–1249^[51]; Sancha of Aragon^[21], an aristocrat^[52], 1186–1241^[53]; and Leonor de Aragón y de Castilla^[22], an aristocrat^[54], 1182–1226^[55]. Alfonso II of Aragon's religion is recorded as Christianity^[56].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 25, 1196^[5] and 1196^[11]. Alfonso II of Aragon died in Perpignan^[4]. He is buried at Poblet Monastery^[12].

Why It Matters

Alfonso II of Aragon has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[57]

Works attributed to him include Liber feudorum maior^[58], a written work^[59], founded in 1192^[60].

FAQs

Where was Alfonso II of Aragon born?

Alfonso II of Aragon's place of birth was Huesca^[2].

Where did Alfonso II of Aragon die?

Alfonso II of Aragon passed away in Perpignan^[4].

Who were Alfonso II of Aragon's parents?

Alfonso II of Aragon's father was Ramon Berenguer IV^[13]. Alfonso II of Aragon's mother was Petronilla of Aragon^[14].

Who was Alfonso II of Aragon married to?

Alfonso II of Aragon's spouses include Sancha of Castile, Queen of Aragon^[15] and Mafalda of Portugal^[16].

What did Alfonso II of Aragon do for work?

Alfonso II of Aragon worked as troubadour^[6], poet^[7], composer^[8], and politician^[9].