Inés Rodríguez Girón facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Inés Rodríguez Girón
Tombs of Infante Philip and Infanta Inés
Died	1265 Seville
Burial	Villalcázar de Sirga
Spouse	Infante Philip of Castile
House	House of Girón
Father	Rodrigo González Girón
Mother	Teresa López de Haro
Religion	Roman Catholicism

Inés Rodríguez Girón (who died in 1265) was an important lady in the Kingdom of Castile. She became an infanta (a title for a royal family member) when she married Infante Philip of Castile. She was his second wife.

Her Life

Inés Rodríguez Girón was born to Rodrigo González Girón and his second wife, Teresa López de Haro. Her father was the Lord of Frechilla. Her mother's parents were Lope Díaz II de Haro and Urraca Alfonso. Urraca was the daughter of King Alfonso IX of León.

Inés married Infante Philip of Castile around 1263 or 1264. This happened after his first wife, Christina of Norway, passed away. By marrying Philip, Inés became the Lady of Valdeporchena, Piedrahita, and Valdecorneja.

Inés and Philip did not have any children together. Infanta Inés died in Seville in 1265. After her death, her husband Infante Philip married for a third time to Leonor Rodríguez de Castro.

Her Burial Place

Inés Rodríguez Girón is buried in the Church of Santa María la Blanca. This church is located in Villalcázar de Sirga. Her husband, Infante Philip, is also buried next to her. He died in 1274, before his third wife.

Their remains were first placed in two tombs in the church's choir. Today, both tombs can be found in the chapel of Santiago.

Her Tomb

The tomb holding Inés Rodríguez Girón's remains is smaller than her husband's. Both tombs were made at the same time, showing a similar artistic style.

Her tomb has sculptures only on its sides. The head and foot sections are plain. On the lid of the tomb, there is a statue of Inés. She is shown lying down, with her head resting on three pillows. This is just like the statue on her husband's tomb.

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In Spanish: Inés Rodríguez Girón para niños