Pedro I of Castile and Leon
king of Castile and León from 1350 to 1369
1334 — 1369
Quick Facts
Profession
king of Castile and León from 1350 to 1369
Born
September 7, 1334
Died
1369 (age ~35)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
composer, ruler
Crown of CastileBorn in BurgosDied in Montiel
1334
Born in Burgos (1334-09-07)
1350
PositionMonarch of Castile and Leon (1350–1369)
1369
Died in Montiel
About
Peter, called Peter the Cruel or the Just, 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.
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Who is Pedro I of Castile and Leon?+
Peter, called Peter the Cruel or the Just, 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.
What does the name Pedro mean?+
The name Pedro means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Pedro I of Castile and Leon born?+
Pedro I of Castile and Leon was born on September 7, 1334.
When did Pedro I of Castile and Leon die?+
Pedro I of Castile and Leon died in 1369, at approximately 35 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Pedro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pedro — September 7, 1334
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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