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Pedro Arias

1200 – 1212

Master of the Order of Santiago

Miles ChristianusKnight of the Order of Santiago
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About Pedro Arias

Lived 1200 – 1212. Pedro Arias was a miles Christianus and knight of the Order of Santiago.

Pedro Arias (died on 3 August 1212) was the seventh grand master of the Order of Santiago. He became the Master succeeding Fernando González de Marañón in 1210. On 16 July 1212, he fought in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in a Christian Coalition including the Kingdom of Castile, Crown of Aragon and Kingdom of Navarre against the Almohad Caliphate. Despite the victory of the Coalition, the Master died of his wounds on 3 August of that year.

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Important facts

Born
1200
Birth century
Occupation
Miles Christianus, Knight of the Order of Santiago
Nationality
Kingdom of Castile
Positions held
Grand Master of the Order of Santiago

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pedro Arias?

master of the Order of Santiago

When was Pedro Arias born?

Pedro Arias was born in 1200.

When did Pedro Arias die?

Pedro Arias died on 3 August 1212.

What was Pedro Arias's occupation?

Pedro Arias was a miles Christianus and knight of the Order of Santiago.

What nationality was Pedro Arias?

Pedro Arias's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Castile.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pedro Arias

· Wikidata: Q61971615

· DBpedia: Pedro Arias

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MLA: "Pedro Arias." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pedro-arias/.

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