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Alfonso of Aragon is a name used by several important people from the Kingdom of Aragon, a powerful kingdom that existed in what is now Spain. Many kings and princes shared this name. This article will help you learn about some of them.

Kings Named Alfonso

Several kings who ruled Aragon were named Alfonso. They each played a part in the history of the kingdom.

  • Alfonso I the Battler (ruled 1104–1134): He was a king known for his military campaigns and expanding the kingdom's lands.
  • Alfonso II the Chaste or the Troubadour (ruled 1164–1196): He was not only a king but also known for his love of poetry and music.
  • Alfonso III the Liberal or the Free (ruled 1285–1291): During his short rule, he made agreements that gave more power to the nobles.
  • Alfonso IV the Kind (ruled 1327–1336): He was known for his gentle nature and tried to keep peace in his kingdom.
  • Alfonso V the Magnanimous (ruled 1416–1458): He was a very ambitious king who expanded his rule to include Naples and Sicily in Italy.

Princes Named Alfonso

Besides kings, several princes (also called Infantes) of Aragon also carried the name Alfonso. They held important titles and positions.

  • Alfonso (1332–1412): He was a duke of Gandia and held several other important titles like count of Denia and Ribagorza. He was also a constable of Castile, a high military rank.
  • Alfonso (1358–1422): Like the first Alfonso, he was also a duke of Gandia and a count of Denia and Ribagorza.
  • Alfonso (1417–1495): This Alfonso was a duke of Villahermosa, a count of Ribagorza and Cortes, and a baron of Arenos. He also became a grand master of the Order of Calatrava, a powerful religious and military order.
  • Alonso or Alfonso (1470–1520): He held very important church positions as archbishop of both Zaragoza and Valencia. He was also a lieutenant general of Aragon, meaning he was a high-ranking official in the government.
  • Alfonso (1481–1500): He was a duke of Bisceglie and a prince of Salerno, both titles from Italy.

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