Alfonso VII of Castile

Summary

Alfonso VII of Castile is a human^[1]. He was born in Caldas de Reis^[2]. He was born on March 1, 1105^[3]. He passed away in Despeñaperros^[4]. He died on August 21, 1157^[5]. He worked as a ruler^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Caldas de Reis^[2], Alfonso VII of Castile…
• Alfonso VII of Castile died in Despeñaperros^[4].
• Alfonso VII of Castile was born on March 1, 1105^[3].
• Alfonso VII of Castile died on August 21, 1157^[5].
• Alfonso VII of Castile is buried at Toledo Cathedral^[8].
• Alfonso VII of Castile's father was Raymond of Burgundy^[9].
• Alfonso VII of Castile's mother was Urraca of León^[10].
• Among Alfonso VII of Castile's spouses was Berengaria of Barcelona^[11].
• Among Alfonso VII of Castile's spouses was Richeza of Poland, Queen of Castile^[12].
• A child of Alfonso VII of Castile was Sancho III of Castile^[13].
• A child of Alfonso VII of Castile was Ferdinand II of León^[14].
• A child of Alfonso VII of Castile was Constance of León^[15].
• A child of Alfonso VII of Castile was Sancha of Castile, Queen of Navarre^[16].
• A child of Alfonso VII of Castile was Sancha of Castile, Queen of Aragon^[17].
• A child of Alfonso VII of Castile was Urraca of Castile, Queen of Navarre^[18].
• Alfonso VII of Castile held citizenship in Kingdom of Castile^[19].
• Alfonso VII of Castile held citizenship in Kingdom of Galicia^[20].
• Alfonso VII of Castile worked as a ruler^[6].
• Alfonso VII of Castile's field of work was politics^[21].
• Alfonso VII of Castile held the position of Monarch of the Kingdom of Castile^[22].
• Alfonso VII of Castile held the position of Monarch of the Kingdom of León^[23].
• Alfonso VII of Castile held the position of monarch of Galicia^[24].
• Alfonso VII of Castile received the Golden Rose^[25].
• Alfonso VII of Castile's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[26].
• Alfonso VII of Castile is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Caldas de Reis^[2], Alfonso VII of Castile… he was born on March 1, 1105^[3]. His father was Raymond of Burgundy^[9]. His mother was Urraca of León^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Alfonso VII of Castile worked as a ruler^[6]. His field of work was politics^[21]. Positions held include Monarch of the Kingdom of Castile^[22], a position^[28], in Kingdom of Castile^[29]; Monarch of the Kingdom of León^[23], a position^[30], in Kingdom of Leon^[31]; and monarch of Galicia^[24], a hereditary position^[32], in Kingdom of Galicia^[33].

Recognition

Alfonso VII of Castile received the Golden Rose^[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Berengaria of Barcelona^[11], 1116–1149^[34], of County of Barcelona^[35] and Richeza of Poland, Queen of Castile^[12], 1140–1185^[36], of Poland^[37]. Children include Sancho III of Castile^[13], a ruler^[38], 1134–1158^[39], of Kingdom of Castile^[40]; Ferdinand II of León^[14], a politician^[41], 1137–1188^[42], of Kingdom of Leon^[43]; Constance of León^[15], a queen regnant^[44], 1136–1160^[45], of Kingdom of Leon^[46]; Sancha of Castile, Queen of Navarre^[16], a consort^[47], 1139–1179^[48], of Crown of Castile^[49]; Sancha of Castile, Queen of Aragon^[17], a queen^[50], 1154–1208^[51], of Kingdom of Castile^[52]; and Urraca of Castile, Queen of Navarre^[18], a politician^[53], 1133–1179^[54], of Kingdom of Castile^[55]. Alfonso VII of Castile's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[26].

Death and Burial

Alfonso VII of Castile died on August 21, 1157^[5]. He died in Despeñaperros^[4]. Burial took place at Toledo Cathedral^[8].

Why It Matters

Alfonso VII of Castile has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

FAQs

Where was Alfonso VII of Castile born?

Alfonso VII of Castile's place of birth was Caldas de Reis^[2].

Where did Alfonso VII of Castile die?

Alfonso VII of Castile passed away in Despeñaperros^[4].

Who were Alfonso VII of Castile's parents?

Alfonso VII of Castile's father was Raymond of Burgundy^[9]. Alfonso VII of Castile's mother was Urraca of León^[10].

Who was Alfonso VII of Castile married to?

Alfonso VII of Castile's spouses include Berengaria of Barcelona^[11] and Richeza of Poland, Queen of Castile^[12].

What did Alfonso VII of Castile do for work?

Alfonso VII of Castile worked as ruler^[6].

What awards did Alfonso VII of Castile receive?

Honors received include Golden Rose^[25].