Peter of Castile
King of Castile and León (1350–1366) and (1367–1369) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter (Spanish: Pedro; 30 August 1334 – 23 March 1369), called Peter the Cruel (el Cruel) or the Just (el Justo),[lower-alpha 1] was King of Castile and León from 1350 to 1369. Peter was the last ruler of the main branch of the House of Ivrea. He was excommunicated by Pope Urban V for his persecutions and cruelties committed against the clergy.[1]
"Peter the Cruel" redirects here. Not to be confused with Peter I of Portugal.
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King of Castile and León | |
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Predecessor | Alfonso XI |
Successor | Henry II |
Born | 30 August 1334 Burgos, Castile |
Died | 23 March 1369(1369-03-23) (aged 34) Montiel, Toledo |
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Spouse | María de Padilla Blanche of Bourbon Juana de Castro |
Issue among others... | Beatrice, Infanta of Castille Constance, Duchess of Lancaster Isabella, Duchess of York Alfonso, Infante of Castile |
House | Castilian House of Ivrea |
Father | Alfonso XI of Castile |
Mother | Maria of Portugal |
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