Peter of Castile
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Peter (Spanish: Pedro; 30 August 1334 – 23 March 1369), called the Cruel (el Cruel) or the Just (el Justo),[lower-alpha 1] was King of Castile and León from 1350 to 1369. Peter was the last ruler of the main branch of the House of Ivrea. He was excommunicated by Pope Urban V for his persecutions and cruelties committed against the clergy.[1]
| Peter | |
|---|---|
_01.jpg) Alabaster sculpture of Peter, from 1504 | |
| King of Castile and León | |
| Reign |
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| Predecessor | Alfonso XI |
| Successor | Henry II |
| Born | 30 August 1334 Burgos, Castile |
| Died | 23 March 1369 (aged 34) Montiel, Toledo |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | María de Padilla Blanche of Bourbon Juana de Castro |
| Issue among others... | Beatrice, Infanta of Castille Constance, Duchess of Lancaster Isabella, Duchess of York Alfonso, Infante of Castile |
| House | Castilian House of Ivrea |
| Father | Alfonso XI of Castile |
| Mother | Maria of Portugal |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |