Alfonso VIII of Castile
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Alfonso VIII of Castile was born on November 11, 1155, in Soria [1][2]. He was a ruler and warrior who held the position of Monarch of the Kingdom of Castile from 1158 until his death in 1214 . His citizenship was the Kingdom of Castile, and his religion was Catholicism .
His father was Sancho III of Castile and his mother was Blanche of Navarre, Queen of Castile . He married Eleanor of England in 1170, and they had at least nine children including Berengaria of Castile, Urraca of Castile, Blanche of Castile, Eleanor of Castile, Henry I of Castile, and Ferdinand of Castile [3][3][1]. His reign was marked by involvement in the Reconquista and politics [4].
Alfonso VIII of Castile died on October 5, 1214, in Gutierre-Muñoz and was buried at the Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas [5].
Alfonso VIII of Castile
Summary
Alfonso VIII of Castile is a human[1]. He was born in Soria[2]. He was born on November 11, 1155[3]. He passed away in Gutierre-Muñoz[4]. He died on October 5, 1214[5]. He worked as a ruler[6] and warrior[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Alfonso VIII of Castile's place of birth was Soria[2].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile passed away in Gutierre-Muñoz[4].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile was born on November 11, 1155[3].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile died on October 5, 1214[5].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile died on 1214[9].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile is buried at Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas[10].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile's father was Sancho III of Castile[11].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile's mother was Blanche of Navarre, Queen of Castile[12].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile was married to Eleanor of England[13].
- A child of Alfonso VIII of Castile was Berengaria of Castile[14].
- A child of Alfonso VIII of Castile was Urraca of Castile[15].
- A child of Alfonso VIII of Castile was Blanche of Castile[16].
- A child of Alfonso VIII of Castile was Eleanor of Castile[17].
- A child of Alfonso VIII of Castile was Henry I of Castile[18].
- A child of Alfonso VIII of Castile was Ferdinand of Castile[19].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile held citizenship in Kingdom of Castile[20].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile worked as a ruler[6].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile worked as a warrior[7].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile's field of work was Reconquista[21].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile's field of work was politics[22].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile held the position of Monarch of the Kingdom of Castile[23].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile is recorded as male[25].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Alfonso VIII of Castile's family is recorded as House of Burgundy - Castile and León[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Alfonso VIII of Castile was born in Soria[2]. He was born on November 11, 1155[3]. His father was Sancho III of Castile[11]. His mother was Blanche of Navarre, Queen of Castile[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include ruler[6] and warrior[7]. Fields of work include Reconquista[21], a religious war[28] and politics[22], an academic discipline[29]. Alfonso VIII of Castile held the position of Monarch of the Kingdom of Castile[23].
Personal Life
Alfonso VIII of Castile was married to Eleanor of England[13]. Children include Berengaria of Castile[14], a ruler[30], 1180–1246[31], of Kingdom of Castile[32]; Urraca of Castile[15], 1186–1220[33], of Kingdom of Castile[34]; Blanche of Castile[16], a regent[35], 1188–1252[36], of Kingdom of Castile[37]; Eleanor of Castile[17], 1191–1244[38], of Kingdom of Castile[39]; Henry I of Castile[18], a ruler[40], 1204–1217[41], of Kingdom of Castile[42]; and Ferdinand of Castile[19], 1189–1211[43], of Kingdom of Castile[44]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 5, 1214[5] and 1214[9]. Alfonso VIII of Castile died in Gutierre-Muñoz[4]. Burial took place at Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas[10].
Why It Matters
Alfonso VIII of Castile has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Alfonso VIII of Castile born?
Born in Soria[2], Alfonso VIII of Castile…
Where did Alfonso VIII of Castile die?
Alfonso VIII of Castile died in Gutierre-Muñoz[4].
Who were Alfonso VIII of Castile's parents?
Alfonso VIII of Castile's father was Sancho III of Castile[11]. Alfonso VIII of Castile's mother was Blanche of Navarre, Queen of Castile[12].
Who was Alfonso VIII of Castile married to?
Alfonso VIII of Castile's spouses include Eleanor of England[13].