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13 kings of Leon, Castile, and Spain,
including:
Alfonso
Six kings of Portugal, including:
Alfonso I
King of Portugal from 1112. He made Portugal
independent from Leon.
Alfonso VII
King of Leon and Castile from 1126, who
attempted to unite Spain. Although he
protected the Moors, he was killed trying to
check a Moorish rising.
Alfonso X, called el Sabio (`the Wise')
1221-1284.
King of Castile from 1252. His reign was
politically unsuccessful but he contributed
to learning: he made Castilian the official
language of the country and commissioned a
history of Spain and an encyclopedia, as well
as several translations from Arabic
concerning, among other subjects, astronomy
and games.
Alfonso XI, the Avenger 1311-1350.
King of Castile from 1312. He ruled cruelly,
repressed a rebellion by his nobles, and
defeated the last Moorish invasion 1340.
Alfonso XII
King of Spain from 1875, son of Isabella II.
He assumed the throne after a period of
republican government following his mother's
flight and effective abdication 1868.
Alfonso XIII
King of Spain 1886-1931. He assumed power
1906 and married Princess Ena, granddaughter
of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, in
the same year. He abdicated 1931 soon after
the fall of the Primo de Rivera dictatorship
1923-30 (which he supported), and Spain
became a republic. His assassination was
attempted several times.