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Alfons V. Aragonský

1396 – 1458

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Wikipedia Summary

Alfonso the Magnanimous was King of Aragon and King of Sicily and the ruler of the Crown of Aragon from 1416 and King of Naples from 1442 until his death. He was involved with struggles to the throne of the Kingdom of Naples with Louis III of Anjou, Joanna II of Naples and their supporters, but ultimately failed and lost Naples in 1424. He recaptured it in 1442 and was crowned king of Naples. He had good relations with his vassal, Stjepan Kosača, and his ally, Skanderbeg, providing assistance in their struggles in the Balkans. He led diplomatic contacts with the Ethiopian Empire and was a prominent political figure of the early Renaissance, being a supporter of literature as well as commissioning several constructions for the Castel Nuovo.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
February 24, 1396
Medina del Campo
Date of death
June 27, 1458
Castel dell'Ovo
Citizenship

Crown of Castile · Crown of Aragon

Occupations & fields
sovereignstatesperson
Awards & honours
Knight of the Order of the Golden FleeceKnight of the Garter
Field and occupation
aragonský, neapolský a sicilský král
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