Alfonso IX of León
Alfonso IX (15 August 1171 — 24 September 1230) nicknamed the Warrior King (Spanish: el Rey Guerrero) was King of León and Galicia from in 1188 until his death in 1230. During his reign, León became more powerful and modern. He founded the University of Salamanca in 1212.
| Alfonso IX | |
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.jpg.webp) An artist's depiction of Alfonso | |
| King of León and Galicia | |
| Reign | 22 January 1188 — 24 September 1230 |
| Coronation | 5 February 1188 |
| Predecessor | Ferdinand II |
| Successor | Ferdinand III |
| Born | 15 August 1171 Zamora |
| Died | 24 September 1230 (aged 59) Villanueva de Sarria |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Theresa of Portugal
(m. 1191; div. 1196)
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| House | Ivrea |
| Father | Ferdinand II of León and Galicia |
| Mother | Urraca of Portugal |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Alfonso improved relations with the Catholic Church and the pope. He was also a great warrior. He actively fought in the Reconquista, conquering several territories within Extremadura, capturing Mérida and Badajoz in 1230 before he died later that year at the age of 59. He was succeeded by his son who already ruled Castile, Ferdinand III, who successfully united León with Castile.
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Alfonso IX of León Castilian House of Ivrea Cadet branch of the House of Ivrea Born: 15 August 1171 Died: 23/24 September 1230 | ||
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| Preceded by Ferdinand II |
King of León and Galicia 1188–1230 |
Succeeded by Ferdinand III |
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