Sancha of León
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For other people named Sancha of León, see Sancha of León (disambiguation).
Sancha of León (c. 1018[2] – 8 November 1067[3]) was a princess and queen of León. She was married to Ferdinand I, the Count of Castile who later became King of León after having killed Sancha's brother in battle. She and her husband commissioned the Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha.
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Sancha of León | |
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Queen consort of León | |
Tenure | 1037–1065 |
Countess consort of Castile | |
Tenure | 1032–1065 |
Born | c.1018 |
Died | (1067-11-08)8 November 1067 |
Burial | |
Spouse | Ferdinand I of León[1] |
Issue | Urraca of Zamora Sancho II Elvira of Toro Alfonso VI García II |
House | Astur-Leonese dynasty |
Father | Alfonso V of León |
Mother | Elvira Menéndez |
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