Sancha of Castile, Queen of Aragon facts for kids
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Sancha of Castile and her husband Alfonso II of Aragon in the 12th-century manuscript Liber Feudorum Maior
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| Queen consort of Aragon | |
| Tenure | 18 January 1174 – 25 April 1196 |
| Born | 21 September 1154/5 |
| Died | 9 November 1208 Villanueva de Sigena, Kingdom of Aragon |
| Burial | Monastery of Santa María de Sigena |
| Spouse | Alfonso II of Aragon |
| Issue among others... |
Constance of Aragon Peter II of Aragon Alfonso II, Count of Provence |
| House | Castilian House of Ivrea |
| Father | Alfonso VII of León and Castile |
| Mother | Richeza of Poland |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Sancha of Castile was a queen from a long time ago. She was born around 1154 or 1155. Her father was King Alfonso VII of Castile. Her mother was Richeza of Poland. Sancha was their only child who lived to be an adult.
On January 18, 1174, Sancha married King Alfonso II of Aragon. Their wedding took place in a city called Zaragoza. Sancha and Alfonso had many children together. At least eight of their children grew up.
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Life as a Queen
Sancha was a queen who loved art and music. She supported poets and musicians called troubadours. These artists would sing and tell stories.
Queen Sancha also had some disagreements about her lands. These lands were part of her "dower," which means property given to a wife. In 1177, she went to a place called Ribagorza. There, she took control of some castles and forts. These places had belonged to the king.
Later Years and Legacy
Sancha's husband, King Alfonso, passed away in 1196. After his death, her son, Peter II of Aragon, became the new king. He took over the political duties. Sancha decided to step back from court life.
She moved to a special place called the Monastery of Santa María de Sigena. This was a convent for noble women. Sancha herself had helped to start this monastery. There, she joined a group called the Order of St John of Jerusalem. She wore their special cross for the rest of her life.
Sancha's daughter, Constance, also visited her at the monastery. Constance was a widow at the time. She stayed with her mother before leaving Aragon. Constance then went to marry Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor in 1208.
Sancha passed away soon after, in November 1208. She was about 54 years old. She was buried in front of the main altar at her monastery in Monastery of Santa María de Sigena. Her tomb can still be seen there today.
Sancha's Children
Sancha and King Alfonso II had several children. Here are some of them:
- Peter II (born 1174/76 – died 1213). He became the King of Aragon.
- Constance (born 1179 – died 1222). She married two kings. First, King Emeric of Hungary. Then, Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.
- Alfonso II (born 1180 – died 1209). He became a Count in Provence.
- Eleanor (born 1182 – died 1226). She married Count Raymond VI of Toulouse.
- Ramon Berenguer (born around 1183/85 – died young).
- Sancha (born 1186 – died after 1241). She married Count Raymond VII of Toulouse.
- Ferdinand (born 1190 – died 1249). He became a monk and an abbot.
- Dulcia (born 1192 – died ?). She became a nun at Sijena.
See also
- In Spanish: Sancha de Castilla (1154-1208) para niños
