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Ermesinda

8th century · 8th century · Also known as Ermesinda of Asturias

Ermesinda was a daughter of Pelagius, founder of the Kingdom of Asturias. Her marriage to Alfonso, son of Duke Peter of Cantabria, joined Asturias and Cantabria, and on the death of her brother Favila in 739 the throne passed to her husband as Alfonso I. She was the mother of King Fruela I.

Ermesinda
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Ermesinda. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/ermesinda
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