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Urraca of Leon and Castile

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Urraca, called the Reckless, was queen of Leon, Castile and Galicia from 1109 until her death. She claimed the imperial title as suo jure Empress of All Spain and Empress of All Galicia, and is considered the first European queen to reign in her own right.

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