Manuel of Castile facts for kids
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House of Manuel of Villena coat of arms.
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| Lord of Villena | |
| Reign | 1252 – 1283 |
| Successor | Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena |
| Born | 1234 Carrión de los Condes |
| Died | 25 December 1283 (aged 48–49) Peñafiel, Spain |
| Burial | Monastery of Uclés |
| Spouse | Constance of Aragon Beatrice of Savoy |
| Issue | Violante Manuel Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena |
| House | Castilian House of Ivrea |
| Father | Ferdinand III of Castile |
| Mother | Elisabeth of Hohenstaufen |
Manuel of Castile was born in 1234 and passed away on December 25, 1283. He was a very important person, known as an Infante, which means he was a son of a king. His father was Ferdinand III of Castile, and his mother was Elisabeth of Hohenstaufen. Manuel was the first Lord of several important places like Villena, Peñafiel, Cuéllar, and Escalona.
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Manuel's Early Life and Role
Manuel was born in a town called Carrión de los Condes. He was named Manuel to honor his grandmother, who came from the grand Byzantium empire.
Becoming a Lord
In 1252, Manuel was given the Seigneury of Villena. This was like his own special area to govern. It was created as an "apanage," which meant it would return to the main kingdom if his family line ended without a new leader. Over time, this area grew to include cities along the Vinalopó River, like Elda, Aspe, Crevillent, and Elche. He also became the Adelantado (a high-ranking official) of the Kingdom of Murcia.
Serving the King
In 1259, Manuel traveled to Italy. He was part of a group sent by his father to meet Pope Alexander IV. Later, when his brother, Alfonso X the Wise, became king, Manuel served him closely. He held important roles like Alférez (royal standard-bearer) and Majordomo (head of the royal household).
Manuel passed away in Peñafiel in 1283. He was buried in the Monastery of Uclés. His son, Juan Manuel, took over his lands. Juan Manuel later became a famous medieval writer.
Manuel of Castile was part of the royal House of Burgundy. But he also started his own new family branch, known as the House of Manuel of Villena.
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Manuel's Family
Manuel of Castile was married two times.
First Marriage
His first wife was Constance of Aragon. They married in 1260 in Soria. Constance was the daughter of James I of Aragon. They had two children:
- Alfonso Manuel (born around 1260 or 1261, died 1276 in Montpellier). He did not have any children.
- Violante Manuel (born 1265, died 1314 in Lisbon). She was the lady of Elche and Medellín. Around 1287, she married Afonso of Portugal, who was a son of Afonso III of Portugal.
Second Marriage
After Constance passed away, Manuel married Beatrice of Savoy in 1274 or 1275. Beatrice was the daughter of Amadeus IV of Savoy. They had one child:
- Juan Manuel (born 1282, died 1348). He became the Prince of Villena, Duke of Peñafiel, and Lord of Escalona.
Other Children
Manuel also had other children:
- Sancho Manuel (born 1283, died after 1345). He was the Lord of Infantado and Carrion. He had children from his two marriages.
- Enrique Manuel (born around 1272).
- Blanca Manuel (born around 1273).
See also
In Spanish: Manuel de Castilla para niños
