Peter of Aragon facts for kids

Peter of Aragon is a name shared by several important historical figures from the Kingdom of Aragon. Aragon was a powerful kingdom in what is now Spain, and many of its rulers and royal family members were named Peter.

This page helps you learn about different people named Peter who were connected to Aragon.

Who Was Peter of Aragon?

Peter I of Aragon and Navarre

• Who he was: Peter I was a King of Aragon and Navarre.
• When he lived: He was born around 1068 and died in 1104.
• What he did: He became king in 1094. He was known for fighting against the Moors (Muslim rulers) in Spain and expanding his kingdom's territory.

Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence

• Who he was: He was born as Peter of Aragón. He later became a Count, which is a noble title, of Provence. Provence is a region in southeastern France.
• When he lived: He lived from 1158 to 1181.
• What he did: He became the Count of Provence in 1173.

Peter II of Aragon

• Who he was: Peter II was a King of Aragon and also the Count of Barcelona.
• When he lived: He lived from 1178 to 1213.
• What he did: He became king in 1094 (Note: This date seems to be a typo in the original text, as Peter I was king then. Peter II became king in 1196). He was involved in important battles and was a key figure in the history of Aragon.

Peter III of Aragon the Great

• Who he was: Peter III was a King of Aragon. He was known as "the Great" because he was a very strong and successful ruler.
• When he lived: He lived from 1240 to 1285.
• What he did: He became king in 1276. He expanded his kingdom's power and influence, even taking control of Sicily.

Peter of Aragon (1275-1296)

• Who he was: This Peter was a son of Peter III of Aragon and Constance II of Sicily. He was a prince, but did not rule as king.
• When he lived: He lived from 1275 to 1296.

Peter IV of Aragon

• Who he was: Peter IV was another King of Aragon.
• When he lived: He lived from 1319 to 1387.
• What he did: He became king in 1336. He worked to strengthen the royal power and faced challenges from nobles and other kingdoms.

Peter of Aragon, Heir of Sicily

• Who he was: This Peter was the "Heir Apparent" of Sicily, meaning he was next in line to become king of Sicily. He was also the "Heir Presumptive" of Aragon, meaning he was expected to inherit the throne of Aragon if certain conditions were met.
• When he lived: He lived from 1398 to 1400. He died very young.

Peter of Aragon, Count of Alburquerque

• Who he was: This Peter was an "infante" of Aragon, which means he was a son of a Spanish or Portuguese monarch. He was a son of Ferdinand I of Aragon. He also held the title of Count of Alburquerque.
• When he lived: He lived from 1406 to 1438.

Peter V of Aragon

• Who he was: Peter V was a "constable" of Portugal, which was a high military rank. He later claimed the throne of Aragon during a time of conflict.
• When he lived: He lived from 1429 to 1466.

See also

In Spanish: Pedro de Aragón para niños