Juan II of Castile
King of Castille and Leon
1405 — 1454
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Castille and Leon
Born
March 15, 1405
Died
1454 (age ~49)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch
Crown of CastileBorn in ToroDied in Valladolid
1405
Born in Toro (1405-03-15)
1407
PositionMonarch of Castile and Leon (1407–1454)
1453
PositionGrand Master of the Order of Santiago (1453–1453)
1454
Died in Valladolid
About
John II of Castile was King of Castile and León from 1406 to 1454. He succeeded his older sister, Maria of Castile, Queen of Aragon, as Prince of Asturias in 1405.
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Who is Juan II of Castile?+
John II of Castile was King of Castile and León from 1406 to 1454. He succeeded his older sister, Maria of Castile, Queen of Aragon, as Prince of Asturias in 1405.
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan II of Castile born?+
Juan II of Castile was born on March 15, 1405.
When did Juan II of Castile die?+
Juan II of Castile died in 1454, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
Chinese given name (娟)
The name Juan is of Spanish origin, meaning "Chinese given name (娟)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Juan — March 15, 1405
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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