Ferdinand I of León and Castile

King of Castile, then León and Castile (c.1015-1065) (r. 1035-1037 then 1037-1065)
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Ferdinand I of León and Castile

Summary

Ferdinand I of León and Castile is a human[1]. Born in Navarre[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1016[3]. He passed away in León[4]. He died on December 27, 1065[5]. He worked as a politician[6], king[7], ruler[8], and consort[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Navarre[2], Ferdinand I of León and Castile…
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile died in León[4].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile was born on January 1, 1016[3].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile died on December 27, 1065[5].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile is buried at Basilica of San Isidoro[11].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile's father was Sancho III of Navarre[12].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile's mother was Mayor of Castile[13].
  • Among Ferdinand I of León and Castile's spouses was Sancha of León[14].
  • A child of Ferdinand I of León and Castile was Urraca of Zamora[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand I of León and Castile was Sancho II of León and Castile[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand I of León and Castile was Elvira of Toro[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand I of León and Castile was Alfonso VI of León and Castile[18].
  • A child of Ferdinand I of León and Castile was García II of Galicia[19].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile held citizenship in Kingdom of Leon[20].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile worked as a politician[6].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile worked as a king[7].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile worked as a ruler[8].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile's professions included consort[9].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile held the position of King of León (iure uxoris)[21].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile held the position of Count of Castile[22].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile is recorded as male[24].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile's family is recorded as Jiménez dynasty[26].
  • Ferdinand I of León and Castile's noble title is recorded as Royal consort of Leon[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand I of León and Castile's place of birth was Navarre[2]. He was born on January 1, 1016[3]. His father was Sancho III of Navarre[12]. His mother was Mayor of Castile[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], king[7], ruler[8], and consort[9]. Positions held include King of León (iure uxoris)[21] and Count of Castile[22].

Personal Life

Among Ferdinand I of León and Castile's spouses was Sancha of León[14]. Children include Urraca of Zamora[15], an aristocrat[28], 1033–1101[29], of Kingdom of Leon[30]; Sancho II of León and Castile[16], a ruler[31], 1036–1072[32], of Kingdom of Castile[33]; Elvira of Toro[17], 1038–1099[34], of Kingdom of Leon[35]; Alfonso VI of León and Castile[18], a ruler[36], 1040–1109[37], of Kingdom of Galicia[38]; and García II of Galicia[19], a ruler[39], 1042–1090[40], of Kingdom of Galicia[41]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand I of León and Castile died on December 27, 1065[5]. He passed away in León[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of San Isidoro[11].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand I of León and Castile has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand I of León and Castile born?

Ferdinand I of León and Castile was born in Navarre[2].

Where did Ferdinand I of León and Castile die?

Ferdinand I of León and Castile passed away in León[4].

Who were Ferdinand I of León and Castile's parents?

Ferdinand I of León and Castile's father was Sancho III of Navarre[12]. Ferdinand I of León and Castile's mother was Mayor of Castile[13].

Who was Ferdinand I of León and Castile married to?

Ferdinand I of León and Castile's spouses include Sancha of León[14].

What did Ferdinand I of León and Castile do for work?

Ferdinand I of León and Castile worked as politician[6], king[7], ruler[8], and consort[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . EL / Alphonse. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling García Sánchez III of Pamplona, Ramiro I of Aragon, Gonzalo of Sobrarbe and Ribagorza +1
    Spouse Sancha of León
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