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Infante Henry, Duke of Villena

1400 – 1445

Infante of Aragon

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About Infante Henry, Duke of Villena

Lived 1400 – 1445. Infante Henry, Duke of Villena was a knight.

Infante Henry of Aragon (1400 – 15 June 1445), Duke of Villena, 3rd Count of Alburquerque, Count of Ampurias, and Grand Master of the Order of Santiago, was the third son of King Ferdinand I of Aragon and Eleanor of Alburquerque, and a member of the House of Trastamara. His brothers were King Alfonso V of Aragon and King John II of Navarre Henry convened the Cortes, wed Catherine and the already planned wedding between John II and the infantes' sister, Maria, took place. This event would become the origin of a large scale civil war in Castile. He was imprisoned in the Castle of Mora.

Henry and Peter then fled to the Kingdom of Naples, seeking to convince Alfonso to return to Iberia. However, Alfonso was occupied with his own political struggle for power. Alfonso's defeat at the Battle of Ponza and his imprisonment, together with his brothers, meant a major setback for his project.

Henry of Aragon (1445–1522), 1st Duke of Segorbe, whose granddaughter Anne was the last member of the House of Trastámara.

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Important facts

Born
1400, Medina del Campo
Birth century
Died
1445, Calatayud
Occupation
Knight
Nationality
Crown of Aragon
Positions held
Regent, Lord, Grand Master of the Order of Santiago, Count of Empúries
Also known as
Henry of Aragon, Enrique de Aragón, Duque de Villena

Family & relationships

Spouse
Catherine, Duchess of Villena
Child
Henry, 1st Duke of Segorbe
Parent
Eleanor of Alburquerque
Parent
Ferdinand I of Aragon

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Infante Henry, Duke of Villena's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Infante Henry, Duke of Villena?

Infante of Aragon

When was Infante Henry, Duke of Villena born?

Infante Henry, Duke of Villena was born in 1400 in Medina del Campo.

When did Infante Henry, Duke of Villena die?

Infante Henry, Duke of Villena died in 1445 in Calatayud.

What was Infante Henry, Duke of Villena's occupation?

Infante Henry, Duke of Villena was a knight.

What nationality was Infante Henry, Duke of Villena?

Infante Henry, Duke of Villena's recorded nationality: Crown of Aragon.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Infante Henry, Duke of Villena

· Wikidata: Q527576

· DBpedia: Henry, Duke of Villena

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