Pedro Alfonso de León facts for kids
Pedro Alfonso de León was a Spanish nobleman who lived a long time ago, around the 1200s. He was part of a very important family called the House of Burgundy. Many historians believe he was the son of Alfonso IX of León, who was a king. Pedro Alfonso became a leader of a special group called the Order of Santiago in 1225. This was a very important job!
About Pedro Alfonso
We don't know the exact year Pedro Alfonso was born, but it was probably around 1196. There are some interesting discussions among historians about who he really was.
His Family and Identity
Some old records say that Pedro Alfonso was the son of Alfonso IX of León and a woman whose name we don't know. However, other historians think his mother was Aldonza Martínez de Silva. She was the daughter of Martín Gómez de Silva and Urraca Ruiz de Cabrera.
It's also worth noting that some historians even wonder if Pedro Alfonso truly existed, or if he was really a Grand Master of the Order of Santiago. History can sometimes be a puzzle with missing pieces!
His Role as Grand Master
In 1225, Pedro Alfonso was chosen to be the Grand Master of the Order of Santiago. This was a very important position. He took over from another leader named Fernán Pérez Chacín. The Order of Santiago was a powerful group of knights. They played a big role in the history of Spain.
His Family
The name of Pedro Alfonso's wife is not known. Historians also aren't sure if he had one or two children. His children were:
- Diego Alfonso de León. He married Urraca de Tenorio. She was the Lady of Tenorio and Cotovad.
- Alfonso Pérez de León. He was born around 1215. He was a nobleman from Monreal in Navarre. He married Inés Gutiérrez de Páramo.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Alfonso de León para niños
