Fernando Rodríguez de Castro (died 1304) facts for kids
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Fernando Rodríguez de Castro
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| Died | 1304 |
| Noble family | House of Castro |
| Spouse(s) | Violante Sánchez of Castile |
| Father | Esteban Fernández de Castro |
| Mother | Aldonza Rodriguez de León |
Fernando Rodríguez de Castro was an important noble from Galicia, a region in Spain. He was part of a powerful family called the House of Castro. Fernando passed away in the year 1304.
His father was Esteban Fernández de Castro, who was the Lord of Lemos and Sarria. His mother was Aldonza Rodríguez de León. Fernando's family had many important people, including his maternal grandparents. His grandfather, Rodrigo Alfonso de León, was a son of Alfonso IX of León, a king.
When his father, Esteban Fernández de Castro, died, Fernando became the new Lord of Lemos and Sarria. This meant he was in charge of these lands. In 1293, Fernando married Violante Sánchez of Castile. She was the daughter of Sancho IV of Castile, who was the King of Castile. Fernando was one of the strongest and most important nobles in Galicia, just like many others from the House of Castro.
In 1304, Fernando decided to fight against Ferdinand IV of Castile, who was the king at that time. Fernando attacked Philip of Castile, who was in Galicia. Philip was trying to take over a castle called Monforte de Lemos. Fernando's helpers tried to get him to make peace with Philip. Philip was also the brother of Fernando's wife, Violante. But they could not agree, and Fernando Rodríguez de Castro was killed in the battle that followed.
Family Life and Children
Fernando Rodríguez de Castro married Violante Sánchez of Castile. She was the daughter of King Sancho IV of Castile and María de Meneses. Fernando and Violante had two children together:
- Pedro Fernández de Castro, also known as "the War." He became the Lord of Lemos and Sarria after his father. Pedro died in 1342 because of a sickness during the Siege of Algeciras. He was buried in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
- Juana Fernández de Castro. She married Alfonso de Castilla y Aleramici. Alfonso was the grandson of Alfonso X of Castile, another king.
More to Explore
You can read more about Fernando Rodríguez de Castro in Spanish here: Fernando Rodríguez de Castro (1280-1304) para niños
