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Henry II of Castile

1334–1379 · 14th century · Also known as Henry of Trastámara

Henry II was king of Castile from 1369 to 1379, an illegitimate son of Alfonso XI. He led a civil war against his half-brother Peter I with French and Aragonese support, was defeated at Nájera in 1367, and killed Peter after the Battle of Montiel in 1369. He founded the House of Trastámara, which later ruled Castile and Aragon.

Henry II of Castile
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