Alfonso X of Castile and Leon

King of Castile from 1252 to 1284
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Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was born on November 23, 1221, in Toledo.[1] He held citizenship in the Crown of Castile. He was Catholic. He worked as a writer, astronomer, composer, poet, historian, and jurist, and his genres included poetry.[2]

His father was Ferdinand III of Castille, and his mother was Elisabeth of Swabia.[3][3] His siblings were Infante Henry of Castile, Philip of Castile, Ferdinand, Count of Aumale, Manuel of Castile, Frederick of Castile, and Sancho of Castile. He had a spouse, Violant of Aragon (1246–present).[3]

He held the position of Monarch of Castile and Leon from 1252 to 1284. He received the award Galician Literature Day.[4] He died on April 4, 1284, in Seville, and was buried at Seville Cathedral.[1]

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon

Summary

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon is a human[1]. He was born in Toledo[2]. He was born on November 23, 1221[3]. He died in Seville[4]. He died on April 4, 1284[5]. He worked as a writer[6], astronomer[7], composer[8], poet[9], and historian[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was born in Toledo[2].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon passed away in Seville[4].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was born on November 23, 1221[3].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was born on November 26, 1221[12].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was born on January 1, 1221[13].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon died on April 4, 1284[5].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon died on 1284[14].
  • Burial took place at Seville Cathedral[15].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's father was Ferdinand III of Castille[16].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's mother was Elisabeth of Swabia[17].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was married to Violant of Aragon[18].
  • A child of Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was Beatrice of Castile, Marchioness of Montferrat[19].
  • A child of Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was Ferdinand de la Cerda[20].
  • A child of Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was Sancho IV of León and Castile[21].
  • A child of Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was Peter of Castile, Lord of Ledesma[22].
  • A child of Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was John of Castile, Lord of Valencia de Campos[23].
  • A child of Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was Violant of Castile[24].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon held citizenship in Crown of Castile[25].
  • Old Spanish was Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's native language[26].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon is identified as part of the Castilians ethnic group[27].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's professions included writer[6].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon worked as a composer[8].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's professions included poet[9].
  • Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's professions included historian[10].

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Origins and Family

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's place of birth was Toledo[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 23, 1221[3], November 26, 1221[12], and January 1, 1221[13]. His father was Ferdinand III of Castille[16]. His mother was Elisabeth of Swabia[17]. He is identified as part of the Castilians ethnic group[27]. Old Spanish was his native language[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], astronomer[7], composer[8], poet[9], historian[10], and jurist[28]. Fields of work include astronomy[29], a branch of science[30] and history[31]. Alfonso X of Castile and Leon held the position of Monarch of Castile and Leon[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alfonso X of Castile and Leon is Setenario[33]. Things named for him include Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio[34], a private university[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1993[37]; Alfonsine Tables[38], a written work[39]; Alphonsus[40], an impact crater[41]; and Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise[42], a civil decoration[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1939[45].

Recognition

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon received the Galician Literature Day[46].

Personal Life

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon was married to Violant of Aragon[18]. Children include Beatrice of Castile, Marchioness of Montferrat[19], 1254–1286[47], of Crown of Castile[48]; Ferdinand de la Cerda[20], 1255–1275[49], of Crown of Castile[50]; Sancho IV of León and Castile[21], a politician[51], 1258–1295[52]; Peter of Castile, Lord of Ledesma[22], 1260–1283[53], of Crown of Castile[54]; John of Castile, Lord of Valencia de Campos[23], a regent[55], 1262–1319[56]; and Violant of Castile[24], b. 1265[57], of Crown of Castile[58]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[59].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 4, 1284[5] and 1284[14]. Alfonso X of Castile and Leon died in Seville[4]. He is buried at Seville Cathedral[15].

Why It Matters

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include Estoria de España[61], a literary work[62] and Cantigas de Santa Maria[63], a literary work[64]. Entities named for him include Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio[34], a private university[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1993[37]; Alfonsine Tables[38], a written work[39]; Alphonsus[40], an impact crater[41]; and Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise[42], a civil decoration[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1939[45].

FAQs

Where was Alfonso X of Castile and Leon born?

Born in Toledo[2], Alfonso X of Castile and Leon…

Where did Alfonso X of Castile and Leon die?

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon died in Seville[4].

Who were Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's parents?

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's father was Ferdinand III of Castille[16]. Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's mother was Elisabeth of Swabia[17].

Who was Alfonso X of Castile and Leon married to?

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon's spouses include Violant of Aragon[18].

What did Alfonso X of Castile and Leon do for work?

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon worked as writer[6], astronomer[7], composer[8], poet[9], and historian[10].

What awards did Alfonso X of Castile and Leon receive?

Honors received include Galician Literature Day[46].

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