Sancha Alfonso of León

Doña Sancha Alfonso of León ( – 25 July 1270) was a foundress of the Church of Santa Eufemia de Cozuelos, Olmos de Ojeda and a member of the Castilian House of Ivrea as the illegitimate daughter of King Alfonso IX of León and his mistress, Teresa Gil de Soverosa.

Biography Sancha was born in 1220, she was the first-born daughter of Alfonso IX of León and his long-term mistress, Teresa Gil de Soverosa, a member of the Portuguese nobility. She married Simón Ruiz de los Cameros, as arranged by Alfonso X of Castile, furthermore, many historians however question and debate the authenticity of the document.

In 1269, Sancha donated her assets to help fund the Order of Santiago. On 21 February 1270, she professed as a nun at the Church of Santa Eufemia de Cozuelos, Olmos de Ojeda until her death on 25 July 1270.

On 25 July 1270, Sancha Alfonso died at the Church of Saint Euphemia of Cozuelos. After her death, with the approval of Philip III of Spain they began to begin the process necessary for beatification. Despite this, she has not yet been declared 'Blessed' and holds the title of venerable.