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Henry III …, 1379–1406?> (aged 27 years)
- Name
- Henry III //
- Given names
- Henry III
- Name prefix
- King of Castile and Leon (1390-1406)
- Nickname
- The Sufferer or The Infirm
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1405–1454
Birth: 6 March 1405
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— Toro, Zamora, Castile and León, Spain Death: 20 July 1454 — Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain |
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Unique identifier
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172384D97B63BD47932DE9CE0019928C27EA
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Author of last change: Danny |
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Henry was born in Burgos, the capital of Castile. Before becoming king, he was known by the title Prince of Asturias, designating him as the heir apparent. After succeeding to the throne at 11, Henry took power at 14. Despite his nickname, heengaged in a vigorous foreign policy and maneuvers during the first few years of the 15th century. He was able to pacify the nobility and restore royal power. During his reign, the Castilian fleet won several victories against the English; Henrysent a naval fleet in 1400 that destroyed Tétouan in North Africa, a pirate base. In 1402, Henry began the colonization of the Canary Islands, sending French explorer Jean de Béthencourt. He deflected a Portuguese invasion with an attack onBadajoz, finally signing a peace treaty with Juan I of Portugal in 1402. He restarted the conflict against the kingdom of Granada, winning a victory at Collejares, near Úbeda in 1406. |
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