FI

Fernando II of Leon

1137 – 1188

Vitals

Born
1137
Died
22 Jan 1188, Benavente

Family

Parents
AV
Alfonso VII the Emperor
d. 1157
BO
Berengaria of Barcelona
d. 1149
Siblings
SO
Sancha of Castile
d. 1208
CO
Constance of Castile
d. 1160
SI
Sancho III of Castile
d. 1158
Spouse
UO
Urraca of Portugal
1151 – 1188 · Valladolid
Children
AI
Alfonso IX of Leon
1171 – 1230

Research notes

✓ Fernando II, King of Leon, Galicia and Extremadura (1157-1188), b. 1137, d. Benavente 22 Jan 1188, bur. Santiago de Compostela; son of Alfonso VII 'the Emperor' and Berenguela of Barcelona (Rodrigo Jimenez de Rada names 'Sancium et Fernandum' as their children; charters of 1142 and 1146 of 'Sancius et Fernandus filii imperatoris'). m. (1) Urraca of Portugal, mother of Alfonso IX. RING 19 Oct 2026 into Alfonso VII x Berenguela (F99753). Source: Medieval Lands (fmg.ac, Cawley), 'Castile & Leon, Kings'. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 19 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]

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