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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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Monarch / Royalty 1
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Gender
Female 1
Birth Year
1081 1
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  • Urraca of Leon and Castile: Gender
    Urraca (León, 1081, Saldaña, 8 March 1126), called the Reckless (La Temeraria), was Queen of León, Castile and Galicia from 1109 until her death.
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    Urraca (León, 1081, Saldaña, 8 March 1126), called the Reckless (La Temeraria), was Queen of León, Castile and Galicia from 1109 until her death.
  • In Era: The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Infobox: born 1081; died 1126-3-08
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