Alonso de Aragón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alonso de Aragón |
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| Archbishop of Zaragoza; Archbishop of Valencia | |
Medaillon at Plaza Mayor, Salamanca
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| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zaragoza |
| Appointed | 14 August 1478 |
| Reign ended | 24 February 1520 |
| Predecessor | Ausias de Puggio |
| Successor | Juan de Aragón |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1468 Cervera, Spain |
| Died | 24 February 1520 (aged 52) Lécera |
| Buried | La Seo Cathedral |
| Parents | Ferdinand II of Aragon Aldonza Ruiz de Ivorra |
| Children | Juan de Aragón y de Guerrea Hernando, Archbishop of Zaragoza more... |
Alonso de Aragón (1468 – 24 February 1520) was an important figure in Spanish history. He served as an Archbishop in two major cities, Zaragoza and Valencia. He was also a powerful political leader, acting as the Lieutenant General of Aragon.
Alonso was born in Cervera, Spain. His father was Ferdinand II of Aragon, a famous king.
Becoming an Archbishop
Alonso's path to becoming a church leader started very early. When he was just five years old, his father decided he would take over from his uncle, who had been the Archbishop of Zaragoza.
However, Pope Sixtus IV thought Alonso was too young for such a big role. The Pope first chose someone else, but King Ferdinand II kept asking. By 1478, the Pope agreed, and Alonso became the new Archbishop on August 14.
Even though he was an Archbishop, Alonso didn't become a priest until November 7, 1501. The very next day, he was ordained as a bishop. Later, in 1512, he also became the Archbishop of Valencia.
Alonso's Political Power
Alonso de Aragón was not just a church leader; he was also a skilled politician. His father, King Ferdinand II, gave him important jobs.
In 1507, Alonso became the Lieutenant General of the Kingdom of Naples. This meant he was in charge of the king's affairs there. In 1512, he led troops to conquer Tudela during the Spanish conquest of Navarre.
When his father, King Ferdinand II, died in 1516, Alonso was given an even bigger role. He became the Lieutenant General of Aragon. This made him the main ruler of Aragon because his half-sister, Queen Joanna, who inherited the crown, was considered unable to rule.
When Joanna's son, Charles I, arrived in Spain in 1518, he confirmed Alonso's position. Alonso continued to serve as Lieutenant General until he died in 1520 in Lécera.
Alonso also made important changes to the La Seo Cathedral in Zaragoza, where he was later buried.
His Family
Even though he was an Archbishop, Alonso de Aragón had seven children with Ana de Gurrea. Some of his notable children included:
- Juan (1498–1530), who later became the Archbishop of Zaragoza, just like his father.
- Hernando (1498–1575), who also became Archbishop of Zaragoza and a Viceroy of Aragón.
- Juana (died 1520), who married into a noble family and was the mother of Saint Francis Borgia.
Images for kids
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Former arms of Alonso of Aragon
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Arms as archbishop
(and Lieutenant General)
See also
In Spanish: Alonso de Aragón para niños
