Pedro of Castile

Pedro of Castile (1290, Valladolid – 1319), Infante of Castile and Lord of Los Cameros, was the son of Sancho IV of Castile and his wife Maria de Molina.

Related Topics:
1290 - Valladolid - 1319 - Castile - Sancho IV of Castile - Maria de Molina

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He married Maria of Aragón, daughter of James II of Aragon in 1311 at Calatayud. Their daughter, Blanca (aft. 1315 – 1375, Las Huelgas), married (and later divorced) Pedro I of Portugal. After her divorce, she became Abbess of Las Huelgas.

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James II of Aragon - 1311 - Calatayud - 1315 - 1375 - Pedro I of Portugal - Abbess of Las Huelgas

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After the death of his brother Ferdinand IV in 1312, he was appointed regent for Ferdinand's son Alfonso XI, alongside his uncle Juan of Castile and his mother, Queen Maria (by the Treaty of Palazuelos).

Related Topics:
Ferdinand IV - 1312 - Alfonso XI

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He died while retiring from the siege of Granada.

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