Pedro Ponce de León (Adelantado) facts for kids
Pedro Ponce de León (who died in 1314) was an important Spanish nobleman. He was the lord of several places like Pueblo de Asturias, Cangas, and Tineo.
He was the son of Fernán Pérez Ponce de León. He was also a great-grandson of King Alfonso IX of León, which means his family was very connected to the royal family.
Who Was Pedro Ponce de León?
Pedro Ponce de León was a powerful person in his time. He held important jobs for the king. He was like a governor, called an Adelantado, for the areas of Andalusia and Galicia. These were important border regions.
His Role as High Steward
Pedro also served as the Mayordomo mayor for King Ferdinand IV of Castile. This job was like being a high steward or a chief of staff. It meant he was in charge of the king's household and many important royal affairs.
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