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Alfonso IX of Leon 1171–1230

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Alfonso Leon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Aug 1171 · Zamora, Leon, Castilla-Leon, Spain
Died 24 Sep 1230 · Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
Father Ferdinand Ii King Of Leon
Mother Urraca Affonsez Leon
Spouse Berengaria Of Castile
Children Alfonso Alfonsez Prince Leon, Berenguela Of Castile Leon, Ferdinand Iii King Of Castile, Leonor Of Castile Leon
Siblings Alfonso Leon, Garcia Fernandez De Leon, Sancho Fernandez De Leon

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Biography

In 1171, Alfonso IX of Leon entered the world in Zamora, Leon, Castilla-Leon, Spain, born to ferdinand ii king of leon and urraca affonsez leon. Alfonso IX of Leon married berengaria of castile, teresa of portugal, and had children including alfonso alfonsez prince leon, berenguela of castile leon, ferdinand iii king of castile, leonor of castile leon. Alfonso IX of Leon passed away in 1230 in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  5. 5
    Burial Records International, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1171
Birth of Alfonso IX of Leon in Zamora, Leon, Castilla-Leon, Spain
Birth
1230
Death of Alfonso IX of Leon in Sarria, Lugo, Galicia, Spain
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alfonso Leon

This ancestor line traces from Lorraine, France (1036) to Zamora, Castilla-Leon, Spain (1171) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alfonso Leon (1171–1230) was born in Zamora, Leon, Castilla-Leon, Spain and died in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Alfonso Leon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Alfonso IX of Leon PTP
1171–1230
Zamora, Leon, Castilla-Leon, Spain
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Alfonso Leon's Descendants

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Alfonso IX of Leon PTP 1171–1230