Fernando de la Cerda (1275–1322) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ferdinand de la Cerda |
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| Lord consort of Lara | |
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| Arms of the House of La Cerda before 1376 | |
| Spouse(s) | Juana Núñez de Lara |
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| Juan Núñez III de Lara Blanche Núñez de Lara Margaret Núñez de Lara, a nun Maria Núñez de Lara |
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| Noble family | House de la Cerda |
| Father | Ferdinand de la Cerda, Infante of Castile |
| Mother | Blanche of France |
| Born | 1275 |
| Died | Shortly after 1 June 1322 |
Fernando de la Cerda (born 1275, died 1322) was a Spanish nobleman. He was the younger son of Ferdinand de la Cerda, Infante of Castile and Blanche of France. An Infante is a title given to the children of the King and Queen in Spain and Portugal.
Fernando's grandparents on his father's side were Alfonso X of Castile, who was the King of Castile, and Violant of Aragon. His grandparents on his mother's side were Louis IX of France, the King of France, and Marguerite of Provence. Fernando also had an older brother named Alfonso.
A Royal Family's Challenge for the Throne
Fernando's father, also named Ferdinand, was supposed to become the King of Castile. But he died before his own father, King Alfonso X. This meant he couldn't inherit the throne.
When King Alfonso X died in 1284, Fernando's older brother, Alfonso, should have become king. However, their uncle, Sancho, had other plans. In 1282, Sancho gathered many powerful nobles to support him instead of his nephews. He took control of the kingdom.
Even though King Alfonso X did not want Sancho to be king, Sancho was crowned in Toledo. Most of the nobles and cities supported Sancho. But some people still believed Fernando's brother Alfonso should be king.
One of the main leaders against Sancho was his own uncle, Don Juan. Don Juan joined forces with Lope Díaz III de Haro, a powerful lord. King Sancho reacted strongly to this challenge. He had Lope Díaz III de Haro killed and put his uncle Don Juan in prison.
Fernando's Family Life
Fernando de la Cerda married a noblewoman named Juana Núñez de Lara. She was also known as the Lady of Lara. Together, they had four children: one son and three daughters.
- Juan Núñez de Lara (1313–1350): He was their only son. Juan later married a woman named Maria de Haro.
- Blanche Núñez de Lara (1311–1347): She married Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena. Their daughter, Juana Manuel of Castile, became the queen of Henry II of Castile. Juana Manuel was also the mother of John I of Castile.
- Margaret Núñez de Lara: She chose to become a nun.
- Maria Núñez de Lara: She married Charles II of Alençon. Maria and Charles were the parents of Charles III of Alençon.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando de la Cerda (1275-1322) para niños
