John of Castile, Lord of Valencia de Campos
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Infante John of Castile, called the "Rate" ' onMouseout='HidePop("84436")' href="/topics/Seville">Seville
, 15 May/25 July 1260 – died at Pinos Puente
, 25 June 1319) was a Infante (prince) of Castile
and León
, son of Alfonso X the Wise
, King of Castile and León and Queen Violant of Aragon
. In 1296 during the minority of his nephew, Ferdinand IV
was declared King of León, from Seville and Galicia
, although in 1300 he reconciled with Ferdinand IV and entered his service. In 1312 after the death of Ferdinand IV, he was appointed guardian of his son Alfonso XI
, where he served alongside Queen María de Molina
and Infante Peter, Lord of Cameros.
He was the Lord of Valencia de Campos and Biscay
, by his marriage to Maria Diaz II de Haro, and was also Lord of Baena
, Luque
, Zuheros
, Lozoya
, Villalón, Oropesa
, Santiago de la Puebla
, Melgar de Arriba
, Paredes de Nava
, Medina de Río Seco and Castronuño
, and he served as alférez
(armour-bearer) of the King and mayordomo mayor (high steward) of the King. He was also Advance of the border most of Andalusia. He died in Disaster of Vega de Granada, in 1319.
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
, 15 May/25 July 1260 – died at Pinos Puente
Pinos Puente
Pinos Puente is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census , the city has a population of 13319 inhabitants....
, 25 June 1319) was a Infante (prince) of Castile
Kingdom of Castile
Kingdom of Castile was one of the medieval kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. It emerged as a political autonomous entity in the 9th century. It was called County of Castile and was held in vassalage from the Kingdom of León. Its name comes from the host of castles constructed in the region...
and León
Kingdom of León
The Kingdom of León was an independent kingdom situated in the northwest region of the Iberian Peninsula. It was founded in AD 910 when the Christian princes of Asturias along the northern coast of the peninsula shifted their capital from Oviedo to the city of León...
, son of Alfonso X the Wise
Alfonso X of Castile
Alfonso X was a Castilian monarch who ruled as the King of Castile, León and Galicia from 1252 until his death...
, King of Castile and León and Queen Violant of Aragon
Violant of Aragon
Violant or Violante of Aragon, also known as Yolanda of Aragon , was Queen consort of Castile and León from 1252 to 1284 as the wife of King Alfonso X.- Life :...
. In 1296 during the minority of his nephew, Ferdinand IV
Ferdinand IV of Castile
Ferdinand IV, El Emplazado or "the Summoned," was a king of Castile and León and Galicia...
was declared King of León, from Seville and Galicia
Kingdom of Galicia
The Kingdom of Galicia was a political entity located in southwestern Europe, which at its territorial zenith occupied the entire northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. Founded by Suebic king Hermeric in the year 409, the Galician capital was established in Braga, being the first kingdom which...
, although in 1300 he reconciled with Ferdinand IV and entered his service. In 1312 after the death of Ferdinand IV, he was appointed guardian of his son Alfonso XI
Alfonso XI of Castile
Alfonso XI was the king of Castile, León and Galicia.He was the son of Ferdinand IV of Castile and his wife Constance of Portugal. Upon his father's death in 1312, several disputes ensued over who would hold regency, which were resolved in 1313...
, where he served alongside Queen María de Molina
María de Molina
María de Molina was the wife of Sancho IV of Castile. She was queen consort of Castile and León from 1284 to 1295 and then regent until the coming of age of her son Ferdinand IV.- Biography :...
and Infante Peter, Lord of Cameros.
He was the Lord of Valencia de Campos and Biscay
Lord of Biscay
Lord of Biscay is a historical title of the head of state of the autonomous territory of Biscay, Basque Country.- History :The first known Lord of Biscay , Íñigo López "Ezkerra" was a lieutenant of the Kingdom of Pamplona , and this was until the Castilian conquest of Gipuzkoa in 1200...
, by his marriage to Maria Diaz II de Haro, and was also Lord of Baena
Baena
Baena is a town of Andalucia, southern Spain, in the province of Córdoba; 32 miles by road south east of the city of Córdoba. Population of the town is 20000 people. Baena is picturesquely situated near the river Marbella, on the slope of a hill crowned with a castle, which formerly belonged to the...
, Luque
Luque
Luque is a city in Central Department, Paraguay, part of the Gran Asunción metropolitan area. It is located at around . It is the location of the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport for Asunción and the headquarters of CONMEBOL...
, Zuheros
Zuheros
Zuheros is a mountain village located in the province of Córdoba, Spain. According to the 2006 census , it has a population of 821 inhabitants. Nearby are scenic walking routes and the Murcielagos cave.-External links:...
, Lozoya
Lozoya
Lozoya is a municipality of the Community of Madrid, Spain....
, Villalón, Oropesa
Oropesa
An Oropesa is a streamlined towed body used in the process of minesweeping. The role of the Oropesa is to keep the towed sweep at a determined depth and position from the sweeping ship....
, Santiago de la Puebla
Santiago de la Puebla
Santiago de la Puebla is a village and municipality in the province of Salamanca, western Spain, part of the autonomous community of Castile-Leon. It is located 54 kilometres from the provincial capital city of Salamanca and has a population of 426 people....
, Melgar de Arriba
Melgar de Arriba
Melgar de Arriba is a municipality located in the province of Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census , the municipality has a population of 271 inhabitants....
, Paredes de Nava
Paredes de Nava
Paredes de Nava is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain.It is the birthplace of Renaissance painter Pedro Berruguete. Some paintings by him can be seen in the predella of the local church of Santa Eulalia. Other sights include the church of St. Martin ....
, Medina de Río Seco and Castronuño
Castronuño
Castronuño is a municipality located in the province of Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census , the municipality has a population of 1,049 inhabitants....
, and he served as alférez
Alférez
Alférez is a junior officer rank also used in Spain, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. The variant Alferes is used in Portugal and was formerly also used in Brazil. A naval variant, Frigate Alférez, is used in Spain, Dominican Republic and Peru. "Alférez" is often translated as ensign...
(armour-bearer) of the King and mayordomo mayor (high steward) of the King. He was also Advance of the border most of Andalusia. He died in Disaster of Vega de Granada, in 1319.