Enrique Enríquez the Elder facts for kids
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Enrique Enríquez the Elder
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Coat of arms of the Infante of Castile, Henry the Senator
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| Born | c. 1246 |
| Died | Before 28 February 1323 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Nobleman |
Enrique Enríquez the Elder (born around 1246 – died before February 28, 1323) was an important nobleman from the Kingdom of Castile. He was the son of Infante Henry of Castile. An "Infante" was a prince, a son of the king. Enrique Enríquez was also the Lord of La Puebla de los Infantes, which meant he owned and ruled that area. His son, Enrique Enríquez the Younger, became very famous later, working for kings Alfonso XI of Castile and Peter of Castile.
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Who Was Enrique Enríquez the Elder?
His Family Tree
Enrique Enríquez was the son of Infante Henry of Castile and Lady Mayor Rodriguez Pecha. His father, Infante Henry, was the son of King Ferdinand III of Castile. King Ferdinand III was a very important ruler who united the kingdoms of Castile and León. Infante Henry's mother was Beatrice of Swabia.
Enrique's mother, Mayor Rodriguez Pecha, was also from an important family. Her father, Esteban Pérez Pecha, was the Lord of San Román de Hornija. He was also the governor of Zamora. Mayor Rodriguez Pecha's mother was Mayor Rodriguez de Balboa. She was the daughter of Pedro Rodríguez de Balboa, who worked for Infante Henry.
When Was He Born?
We don't know the exact date when Enrique Enríquez was born. Some historians believe he was born around 1246 in Andalusia, a region in southern Spain. Others think he might have been born in Italy. This is because his father, Infante Henry, spent time there.
There is a little bit of mystery about who his father really was. Infante Henry wrote a will, which is a document saying who gets his things after he dies. In his will, he mentioned many of his servants, but he didn't mention Enrique or Enrique's mother. This makes some people wonder about his true parentage.
Becoming a Lord
On July 27, 1253, Enrique Enríquez received a special gift from his uncle, King Alfonso X of Castile the Wise. King Alfonso gave Enrique the lordship of La Puebla de los Infantes. This area is in the modern-day province of Seville in Spain. Being a "Lord" meant he owned the land and had power over the people living there.
His Marriage and Family
His Wife and Son
Enrique Enríquez married Estefanía Rodríguez de Ceballos. She was also a noblewoman and the Lady of Villalba de los Barros and Vado de las Estacas.
Estefanía's father was Rodrigo González de Ceballos. He held important positions, like "Alcalde Mayor" of Toledo and "Adelantado Mayor" of Murcia. An "Alcalde Mayor" was like a chief judge or mayor. An "Adelantado Mayor" was a high-ranking military and judicial officer. Estefanía's mother was María Fernández de Caviedes. She was the Lady of several places, including Caviedes, Lamadrid, and La Revilla.
Enrique and Estefanía had one son together, named Enrique Enríquez the Younger. In 1307, Estefanía gave the lordship of Villalba de los Barros to their son, Enrique Enríquez the Younger. Her husband, Enrique Enríquez the Elder, agreed to this. King Alfonso XI of Castile officially approved this gift in a document from Valladolid on April 12, 1320.
His Later Life and Legacy
When Did He Die?
We don't know the exact date Enrique Enríquez died. However, we know it happened before February 28, 1323. On that date, his wife, Estefanía, sold a house in Seville and described herself as a widow. This means Enrique had already passed away by then.
His Son's Career
His son, Enrique Enríquez the Younger, inherited everything from his parents. He went on to have a very successful career. He served two kings of Castile, Alfonso XI of Castile and Peter of Castile. Both kings gave him many rewards for his service.
Where Was He Buried?
Many of Enrique Enríquez's family members, including his son, were buried in the monastery of San Francisco in Seville. A monastery is a place where monks live and worship. Sadly, this monastery was later destroyed. French troops attacked, robbed, and burned it during the Spanish War of Independence. It was completely torn down in 1841.
See also
In Spanish: Enrique Enríquez el Viejo para niños
