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Alfonso VIII of Castile (1155-1214). King of Castile
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Alfonso VIII of Castile (1155-1214). King of Castile
Alfonso VIII of Castile (1155-1214), called the Noble or the one of the Navas. King of Castile from 1158 and King of Toledo. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
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Alfonso VIII of Castile, also known as Alfonso the Noble or Alfonso of the Navas, ruled as King of Castile from 1158 and King of Toledo from 1166. Born in 1155, Alfonso was a key figure in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. During his reign, Alfonso led a coalition of Christian forces against the Almohad Caliphate, achieving a significant victory at the Battle of Navas de Tolosa in 1212. This engraving, created in the 19th century and later colorized, depicts Alfonso VIII on horseback, dressed in the regal attire of the period. He wears a crown adorned with precious stones and a helmet adorned with heraldic symbols of the Castilian House of Ivrea. In his right hand, he holds a sword, symbolizing his power and authority as a monarch. The background shows the landscape of medieval Spain, with rolling hills and a castle in the distance. Alfonso VIII was a crucial figure in European history during the Middle Ages. He led the Christian forces in the Reconquista, expanding the Christian territories in the Iberian Peninsula and strengthening the Christian presence in Europe. The Battle of Navas de Tolosa marked a turning point in the Reconquista, as it demonstrated the military might of the Christian coalition against the Muslim forces. This engraving is a testament to the rich history of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages, a time of cultural exchange, religious conflict, and political power struggles. Alfonso VIII's legacy continues to be celebrated in Spain and beyond, as a symbol of the Christian reconquest and the enduring spirit of European monarchy.
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