This introductory chapter provides a brief overview of Alfonso VIII's role in the development of Castilian and European society. Born in November 1155, ...

12 ној 2020 · Like his predecessors, Alfonso described himself as the “king of Spain” who fulfilled his office through the defense of his people, realm, and ...

Escultura de Alfonso VIII ... Escultura de Alfonso VIII is an sculpture located in the old town of Cuenca, close to the main square. It is the King Alfonso VIII ...

[3] He was named after his grandfather Alfonso VII of Castile. His early life resembled that of other medieval kings. His father died in 1158 when his mother ...

King of Castile (1155-1214)

At the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212 Alfonso, along with a coalition of Christian leaders, defeated the Almohads and the Muslim-held lands in Spain were ...

Book overview ... King Alfonso VIII of Castile: Government, Family and War brings together a diverse group of scholars whose work concerns the reign of Alfonso ...

King Alfonso and his Christian knights won a miraculous victory. The military power of the Almohad was broken, and their influence in Andalusia suffered a ...

Alfonso VIII (11 November 1155 – 5 October 1214), called the Noble or Él de las Navas, was the King of Castile from 1158 to his death and King of Toledo[1]. He ...

Alfonso VIII Alfonso VIII.a Gaztelakoa, Gaztelako Alfontso VIII.a, Gaztelako Alfonso VIII.a. King of Castile (1155-1214). Sex or Gender: male. Date of Birth ...