Blanca de La Cerda y Lara
Spanish duchess; grandmother of John I of Castile
About Blanca de La Cerda y Lara
Lived 1311 – 1347 (aged 35–36).
Blanca Núñez de Lara ( – 1347) was a Spanish noblewoman.
She was the daughter of Fernando de la Cerda (1275–1322) and Juana Núñez de Lara, called "la Palomilla".
Blanca was the third wife of Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena, a member of the junior branch of the Castilian royal house. They had two children: Fernando Manuel, his father's heir, and Juana Manuel, who married the (illegitimate) Henry II of Castile and became queen consort of Castile.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Blanca de La Cerda y Lara?
Spanish duchess; grandmother of John I of Castile
When was Blanca de La Cerda y Lara born?
Blanca de La Cerda y Lara was born in 1311.
When did Blanca de La Cerda y Lara die?
Blanca de La Cerda y Lara died in 1347.
What nationality was Blanca de La Cerda y Lara?
Blanca de La Cerda y Lara's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Blanca de La Cerda y Lara
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Blanca de La Cerda y Lara. https://biography.guide/blanca-de-la-cerda-y-lara/
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