Alfonso IX
King of León
(1171–1230)

Biographical

King of León and Galicia 1188–1230†
King of Castile 1217 (jure uxoris)

Place of birth: Zamora
Place of first marriage: Guimarães
Place of second marriage: Valladolid
Place of death: Villanueva de Sarría 
Place of burial: Cathedral Santiago el Mayor, Santiago de Compostela

Son of Fernando II of Castile and Urraca of Portugal (Burgundy-Capet), he was married firstly in 1191 (annulled 1198) to Teresa of Portugal (Burgundy-Capet), with issue
Alfonso was married secondly in 1197 (annulled 1204) to Berenguela, Queen of Castile, with issue:
• Fernando III (see)
• Alfonso (see)