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On Nov. 23, 1221, Alfonso X was born in Spain, the son of King Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon. By the time he succeeded his father in 1252, Alfonso was already known as a scholar – though he demonstrated his military might as well, putting down several revolts and annexing Murcia. Known as AlfonsoContinue reading “Nov. 23, 1221: The birth of Alfonso the Wise”
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