Alfonso VI
King of León and Castile
Born
1040
985 years ago
Died
July 1st, 1109
916 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Reigned as the king of León from 1065 and king of Castile from 1072 until death in 1109. Expanded territory significantly through military campaigns against Muslim kingdoms. Conquered Toledo in 1085, marking a pivotal moment in the Reconquista. Fostered cultural and economic development in the region, establishing León as a prominent kingdom in medieval Spain.
Conquered Toledo in 1085
Expanded León and Castile territories
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