Alfonso de Aragón y Portugal facts for kids

Alfonso de Aragón y Portugal, also known as Alfonso I de Ampurias, was an important Spanish nobleman. He was born in Segorbe in 1489 and passed away in the same city in 1563. Alfonso held the titles of Count of Ampurias and Duke of Segorbe. These were very important noble positions in his time.

Alfonso's Life and Titles

Alfonso was the son of Enrique de Aragón y Pimentel and Guiomar de Portugal. When his father died in 1522, Alfonso took over his titles. He became the 2nd Duke of Segorbe and the Count of Ampurias.

In 1516, Alfonso married Juana I Folch de Cardona. She was the daughter and heir of Fernando Ramon Folch, 2nd Duke of Cardona. Because of this marriage, Alfonso also became the 3rd Duke-consort of Cardona. This meant he shared the title with his wife.

Alfonso had a very important job as the viceroy of Valencia. He served in this role from 1558 until his death in 1563. A viceroy was like a governor who ruled a region on behalf of the king.

In 1555, Alfonso received a special honor. He became a Knight in the Order of the Golden Fleece. This was a very famous and respected order of knights in Europe.

His Children

Alfonso and Juana had 13 children together. Some of their notable children included:

• Francisco de Aragón (1539–1572): He was Alfonso's successor and took over his titles.
• Guiomar de Aragón (1540–1557): She married Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo, 4th Duke of Alba.
• Juana de Cardona (1542–1608): After her brother Francisco's death, she became the Countess of Cardona and Duchess of Segorbe.
• Ana de Aragón (?–1567): She married Vespasiano I Gonzaga.
• Isabel de Aragón: She married Juan Ximénez de Urrea, who was the Count of Aranda.

Alfonso also had at least one child outside of his marriage:

• Pedro de Aragón (?–1597): He became a high-ranking church official, serving as the Bishop of Lérida, Vich, and Jaca.

See also

In Spanish: Alfonso de Aragón y Portugal para niños