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Alfonso V of Aragon

King Alfonso V of Aragon

Profession: King

Nationality:
Spain
Spanish

Biography: Alfonso V of Aragon was wore various crowns, most notably as King of Aragon but also as King of Sicily and King of Naples. He was an important political figure in the early Renaissance, acting a patron in literature and architecture.

Birthplace: Medina del Campo, Kingdom of Castile

Died: June 27, 1458

Married Life

  • 1415-06-12 Future Alfonso V of Aragon marries his cousin Maria (14), daughter of Henry III of Castile at the Cathedral of Valencia

Historical Events

  • 1416-04-02 Alfonso V succeeds his father as King of Aragon
  • 1424-12-06 Don Alfonso V of Aragon grants Barcelona the right to exclude Jews
  • 1428-02-05 King Alfonso V, orders Sicily's Jews to attend conversion sermons
  • 1435-08-05 Battle at Ponza: king Alfonso V of Aragon captured by Genuezen
  • 1442-06-12 King Alfonso V of Aragon occupies Naples
  • 1442-07-12 King Alfonso V of Aragon becomes King of Naples
  • 1455-04-08 Alfonso de Borgia elected as Pope Callistus III

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