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Alfons X, (1221-1284), called the Wise. King of Castile, Leo
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Alfons X, (1221-1284), called the Wise. King of Castile, Leo
Alfons X, (1221-1284), called the Wise. King of Castile, Leo?n and Galicia from 30 May 1252 until his death. Engraving of king. Cover book Cronica del muy esclarecido principe y rey don Alfonso el cual fue par de Emperador e hizo el libro de las siete partidas, by Miguel de Herrera. Edition: Valladolid, 1554. Episcopal Library. Barcelona, Spain
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This engraving depicts Alfons X, also known as Alfonso the Wise, who ruled as King of Castile and León, and later Galicia, from 1252 until his death in 1284. Born in 1221, Alfons X was a prolific author, scholar, and polyglot, known for his extensive knowledge in various fields such as law, theology, history, and poetry. He is particularly renowned for his work, the "Libro de las Siete Partidas," a comprehensive legal code that significantly influenced the development of Spanish law. The image shows Alfons X in regal attire, wearing a crown adorned with precious stones and holding a scepter in one hand and a book in the other. The background features the royal coat of arms of Castile and León, with a lion and a castle, symbolizing the union of the two realms under his rule. This engraving is from a 16th-century edition of Alfons X's "Cronica del muy esclarecido principe y rey don Alfonso el cual fue par de Emperador e hizo el libro de las siete partidas," published in Valladolid, Spain, in 1554. The book is now part of the Episcopal Library in Barcelona, Spain, and is an essential historical document, providing valuable insights into the life and achievements of one of the most significant figures of the Middle Ages in Spain and Europe.
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