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Treaty of Benavente

1230 · 13th century · Also known as Treaty of Benavente (1230)

The Treaty of Benavente of 1230 settled the succession of the Kingdom of León after the death of Alfonso IX. His daughters Sancha and Dulce renounced their claims in favour of their half-brother Ferdinand III of Castile in return for pensions. The agreement permanently united the crowns of Castile and León.

Treaty of Benavente
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Treaty of Benavente. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/treaty-of-benavente
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