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Accession of Henry II
After the Battle of Montiel in March 1369, Henry of Trastámara killed his brother Peter I and was crowned King of Castile and León at Las Huelgas Mon…
Timeline
- 1371–1374Seville–Toledo · CastileAfter his coronation, Henry II rewarded his French and Aragonese allies, reorganized the court and local administration, and pursued peace with Granada. In May 1370 he signed an eight-year truce with Muhammad V, allowing him to redirect his forces to the northern frontier and foreign wars.
- 1375–1379Court of Castile · CastileIn his later years Henry II continued a pro-French policy, with the Castilian fleet supporting France in Aquitaine. In 1375 he arranged the marriage of his son Carlos to a daughter of Charles II of Navarre, strengthening Iberian alliances. In 1378 he renewed a two-year truce with Granada and collected tribute. Henry II died in May 1379 at Santisteban del Puerto and was succeeded by his eldest son John I.
Sources
- Henry II of Castile https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_II_of_Castile
- Battle of Montiel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Montiel