Fruela of Cantabria

Fruela of Cantabria or Fruela Pérez was the second son of Duke Peter of Cantabria and brother of King Alfonso I of Asturias.

Biographical sketch According to the Rotensis and Sebastianense versions of the Chronicle of Alfonso III, Fruela accompanied his brother King Alfonso in the incursions against the Muslim invaders and succeeded in conquering several cities, including Lugo, Tui, Porto, Braga, Viseu, Chaves, Ledesma, and other places.

Family The name of the mother of Fruela's children is not known. He had three children, these were: Bermudo I of Asturias. Aurelius of Asturias. A daughter whose name is unknown who married a noble from Álava named Lope with whom she had a son García and a daughter, Munia of Álava, the wife of King Fruela I of Asturias.