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Henry II

Type Figure Region Castile Time 1334–1379 Also known as Henry II、Henry of Trastámara

Henry II (1334–1379) was the first Trastámara king of Castile, an illegitimate son of Alfonso XI;…

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  1. 1334–1350Seville · CastileHenry was the son of Alfonso XI and Leonor de Guzmán; because of his illegitimacy he was long unable to succeed smoothly, and he built up power amid court factional struggles.
  2. 1366–1367France · FranceIn 1366 Henry invaded Castile with French support and was briefly crowned, but was soon defeated by Peter I and forced into exile again, where he reorganized his army.
  3. 1368–1369Montiel · CastileWith the aid of allies including Peter IV, Henry defeated and killed Peter I at Montiel in 1369, formally establishing Trastámara rule over Castile.
  4. 1369–1379Burgos · CastileAfter accession he suppressed the remnants of Peter's faction, maintained an alliance with Aragon, and clashed on the frontier with Ferdinand I of Portugal. In 1371 he issued decrees such as the Alcázar ordinance to stabilize finances and the nobility's order.

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