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Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli

1350 – 1381

Spanish count

Aristocrat

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About Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli

Lived 1350 – 1381 (aged 30–31). Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli was a Spanish aristocrat.

Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli (; d. 1381), also known as "the Bastard of Bearn",

He took the side of royal bastard Henry of Trastámara against Henry's legitimate half-brother, King Peter of Castile, during the Castilian Civil War. He commanded a troop of Castilians under Henry.

Issue He and his wife had two children: Gastón (1371–1404), succeeded his father as 2nd Count of Medinaceli María (d. 1381), died in childhood

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Important facts

Born

1350, Béarn

Birth century

14th century

Died

1381

Occupation

Aristocrat

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Castellan

People in Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Peter of Castile

1334 – 1369

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli?

Spanish count

When was Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli born?

Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli was born in 1350 in Béarn.

When did Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli die?

Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli died in 1381.

What was Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli's occupation?

Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli?

Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli

· Wikidata: Q2898810

· DBpedia: Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli

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