James II of Aragon

King of Aragon and Valencia, Count of Barcelona and King of Sicily (1267-1327)
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James II of Aragon
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James II of Aragon

Summary

James II of Aragon is a human[1]. He was born in Valencia[2]. He was born on August 10, 1267[3]. He passed away in Barcelona[4]. He died on November 2, 1327[5]. He worked as a troubadour[6], poet[7], composer[8], and ruler[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Valencia[2], James II of Aragon…
  • James II of Aragon died in Barcelona[4].
  • James II of Aragon was born on August 10, 1267[3].
  • James II of Aragon died on November 2, 1327[5].
  • James II of Aragon is buried at Santes Creus[11].
  • James II of Aragon's father was Peter III of Aragon[12].
  • James II of Aragon's mother was Constance of Sicily[13].
  • Among James II of Aragon's spouses was Isabella of Castile, Queen of Aragon[14].
  • Among James II of Aragon's spouses was Blanche of Anjou[15].
  • Among James II of Aragon's spouses was Marie of Lusignan, Queen of Aragon[16].
  • James II of Aragon was married to Elisenda of Montcada[17].
  • A child of James II of Aragon was Alfonso IV of Aragon[18].
  • A child of James II of Aragon was Maria of Aragon, Lady of Cameros[19].
  • A child of James II of Aragon was Isabella of Aragon[20].
  • A child of James II of Aragon was Peter IV of Ribagorza[21].
  • A child of James II of Aragon was Violante d'Aragona[22].
  • A child of James II of Aragon was James of Aragon[23].
  • James II of Aragon held citizenship in Crown of Aragon[24].
  • James II of Aragon's professions included troubadour[6].
  • James II of Aragon's professions included poet[7].
  • James II of Aragon worked as a composer[8].
  • James II of Aragon's professions included ruler[9].
  • James II of Aragon held the position of king of Majorca[25].
  • James II of Aragon held the position of monarch of the Crown of Aragon[26].
  • James II of Aragon held the position of king of Sardinia[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Valencia[2], James II of Aragon… he was born on August 10, 1267[3]. His father was Peter III of Aragon[12]. His mother was Constance of Sicily[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include troubadour[6], poet[7], composer[8], and ruler[9]. Positions held include king of Majorca[25], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of Majorca[29]; monarch of the Crown of Aragon[26], a hereditary position[30], in Crown of Aragon[31]; king of Sardinia[27], a historical position[32], in Crown of Aragon[33]; and King of Sicily[34], a noble title[35], in Kingdom of Sicily[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Isabella of Castile, Queen of Aragon[14], a seigneur[37], 1283–1328[38], of Crown of Castile[39]; Blanche of Anjou[15], a politician[40], 1283–1310[41]; Marie of Lusignan, Queen of Aragon[16], a queen regnant[42], 1273–1322[43]; and Elisenda of Montcada[17], a politician[44], 1292–1364[45], of Kingdom of Aragon[46]. Children include Alfonso IV of Aragon[18], a sovereign[47], 1299–1336[48], of Crown of Aragon[49]; Maria of Aragon, Lady of Cameros[19], a Christian nun[50], 1299–1347[51], of Crown of Aragon[52]; Isabella of Aragon[20], an aristocrat[53], 1305–1330[54]; Peter IV of Ribagorza[21], 1305–1380[55], of Crown of Aragon[56]; Violante d'Aragona[22], 1310–1353[57], of Crown of Aragon[58]; and James of Aragon[23], a monk[59], 1296–1334[60]. James II of Aragon's religion is recorded as Christianity[61].

Death and Burial

James II of Aragon died on November 2, 1327[5]. He died in Barcelona[4]. He is buried at Santes Creus[11].

Why It Matters

James II of Aragon has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was James II of Aragon born?

James II of Aragon's place of birth was Valencia[2].

Where did James II of Aragon die?

James II of Aragon passed away in Barcelona[4].

Who were James II of Aragon's parents?

James II of Aragon's father was Peter III of Aragon[12]. James II of Aragon's mother was Constance of Sicily[13].

Who was James II of Aragon married to?

James II of Aragon's spouses include Isabella of Castile, Queen of Aragon[14], Blanche of Anjou[15], Marie of Lusignan, Queen of Aragon[16], and Elisenda of Montcada[17].

What did James II of Aragon do for work?

James II of Aragon worked as troubadour[6], poet[7], composer[8], and ruler[9].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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