John II of Castile

John II (March 6, 1405 – July 20, 1454) was King of Castile from 1406 to 1454.

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March 6 - 1405 - July 20 - 1454 - King of Castile - 1406

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He was the son of Henry III of Castile and his wife Katherine of Lancaster, daughter of John of Gaunt by Constance of Castile, daughter of King Pedro I of Castile (aka. Pedro the Cruel).

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Henry III of Castile - Katherine of Lancaster - John of Gaunt - Constance of Castile - Pedro I of Castile

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He succeeded his father on December 25, 1406, at the age of a year and ten months, and united in his person the claims of Pedro the Cruel and of the Trastamara. It was one of the many misfortunes of Castile that the long reign of John II—forty-nine years—should have been granted to one of the least capable of her kings. John was amiable, weak, and dependent on those about him. He had no taste except for ornament and no serious interest except in amusements such as verse-making, hunting, and tournaments.

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December 25 - 1406 - Trastamara - Castile

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He was entirely under the influence of his favourite, Alvaro de Luna, until his second wife, Queen Isabella of Portugal obtained control of his feeble will. At her instigation, he dismissed his faithful and able favorite, an act which is said to have caused him much remorse. He died on July 20, 1454, at Valladolid. By his second marriage he was the father of Isabella "the Catholic."

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Alvaro de Luna - Queen Isabella of Portugal - July 20 - 1454 - Valladolid - Isabella

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