Alfonso VI

/ (Spanish alˈfonso) /

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died 1109, king of Léon (1065–1109) and of Castile (1072–1109). He appointed his vassal, the Spanish hero El Cid, ruler of Valencia

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Words nearby Alfonso VI

al fine, alfisol, Alföld, Alfonso I, Alfonso V, Alfonso VI, Alfonso X, Alfonso XII, Alfonso XIII, Alford plea, alforja

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