Ferdinand II of León

King of Leon and Galicia (1137-1188)
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Ferdinand II of León
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Ferdinand II of León

Summary

Ferdinand II of León is a human[1]. Born in Zamora Province[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1137[3]. He died in Benavente[4]. He died on January 22, 1188[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Zamora Province[2], Ferdinand II of León…
  • Ferdinand II of León died in Benavente[4].
  • Ferdinand II of León was born on January 1, 1137[3].
  • Ferdinand II of León died on January 22, 1188[5].
  • Burial took place at Royal Pantheon of Santiago de Compostela[8].
  • Ferdinand II of León's father was Alfonso VII of Castile[9].
  • Ferdinand II of León's mother was Berengaria of Barcelona[10].
  • Ferdinand II of León was married to Urraca of Portugal[11].
  • Among Ferdinand II of León's spouses was Teresa Fernández de Traba[12].
  • Among Ferdinand II of León's spouses was Urraca López de Haro[13].
  • A child of Ferdinand II of León was Alfonso IX of León[14].
  • A child of Ferdinand II of León was Fernando de León[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand II of León was García Fernández de León[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand II of León was Sancho Fernández de León[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand II of León was Alfonso Fernández de León[18].
  • Ferdinand II of León held citizenship in Kingdom of Leon[19].
  • Ferdinand II of León held citizenship in Kingdom of Galicia[20].
  • Ferdinand II of León's professions included politician[6].
  • Ferdinand II of León held the position of Monarch of the Kingdom of León[21].
  • Ferdinand II of León held the position of monarch of Galicia[22].
  • Ferdinand II of León's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
  • Ferdinand II of León is recorded as male[24].
  • Ferdinand II of León's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ferdinand II of León's family is recorded as House of Burgundy - Castile and León[26].
  • Ferdinand II of León's noble title is recorded as King of León[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand II of León was born in Zamora Province[2]. He was born on January 1, 1137[3]. His father was Alfonso VII of Castile[9]. His mother was Berengaria of Barcelona[10].

Career and Affiliations

Ferdinand II of León worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Monarch of the Kingdom of León[21], a position[28], in Kingdom of Leon[29] and monarch of Galicia[22], a hereditary position[30], in Kingdom of Galicia[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Urraca of Portugal[11], a nun[32], 1148–1188[33], of Kingdom of Portugal[34]; Teresa Fernández de Traba[12], 1125–1180[35], of Kingdom of Leon[36]; and Urraca López de Haro[13], a consort[37], 1160–1230[38], of Crown of Castile[39]. Children include Alfonso IX of León[14], a sovereign[40], 1171–1230[41], of Kingdom of Leon[42]; Fernando de León[15], an aristocrat[43], 1178–1187[44], of Kingdom of Leon[45]; García Fernández de León[16], 1182–1184[46], of Kingdom of Leon[47]; Sancho Fernández de León[17], a warrior[48], 1186–1220[49], of Kingdom of Leon[50]; and Alfonso Fernández de León[18]. Ferdinand II of León's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand II of León died on January 22, 1188[5]. He passed away in Benavente[4]. Burial took place at Royal Pantheon of Santiago de Compostela[8].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand II of León has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand II of León born?

Born in Zamora Province[2], Ferdinand II of León…

Where did Ferdinand II of León die?

Ferdinand II of León died in Benavente[4].

Who were Ferdinand II of León's parents?

Ferdinand II of León's father was Alfonso VII of Castile[9]. Ferdinand II of León's mother was Berengaria of Barcelona[10].

Who was Ferdinand II of León married to?

Ferdinand II of León's spouses include Urraca of Portugal[11], Teresa Fernández de Traba[12], and Urraca López de Haro[13].

What did Ferdinand II of León do for work?

Ferdinand II of León worked as politician[6].

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  13. [22] . Chronica regia Coloniensis. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 23899
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  3. 27d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Position held Monarch of the Kingdom of León, monarch of Galicia
    Given name Fernando
    Father Alfonso VII of Castile
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