
John II of Castile
King of Castile from 1406 to 1454 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John II of Castile (Spanish: Juan; 6 March 1405 – 20 July 1454) was King of Castile[1] and León from 1406 to 1454. He succeeded his older sister, Maria of Castile, Queen of Aragon, as Prince of Asturias in 1405.
King of Castile from 1406 to 1454
John II | |
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![]() Tomb of John II in the Miraflores Charterhouse | |
King of Castile and León | |
Reign | 25 December 1406 – 20 July 1454 |
Predecessor | Henry III |
Successor | Henry IV |
Born | 6 March 1405 Toro, Zamora |
Died | 20 July 1454(1454-07-20) (aged 49) Valladolid |
Burial | |
Spouse | Maria of Aragon Isabella of Portugal |
Issue among others... | Catherine, Princess of Asturias Eleanor, Princess of Asturias Henry IV, King of Castile Isabella I, Queen of Castile Alfonso, Prince of Asturias |
House | Trastámara |
Father | Henry III, King of Castile |
Mother | Catherine of Lancaster |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
