Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Alfonso IX Biography and Timeline

Follow Alfonso IX through 5 dated historical records for Spain.

Alfonso IX, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1188–1219Years on this page

1188

Succession

King · House / House of Leon & Castille

Succeeds to the throne of Leon, son of Ferdinand II of Leon

Role range: 1188-1230

1197

Marriage

King · House / House of Leon & Castille

Ordered by papal interdict to marry Berengaria of Castille

Role range: 1188-1230

Rule of Leon

King · Leon · House / House of Leon & Castille

Allies with Almohads to regain lands from Alfonso VIII of Castille

Role range: 1188-1230

1214

Marriage

King · House / House of Leon & Castille

Alfonso IXs marriage to Berengaria is annulled by Innocent III because of kinship

Role range: 1188-1230

1219

Unification

King · Salamanica · House / House of Leon & Castille

Founds the Union of Salamanica

Role range: 1188-1230

Records, sources and methodology

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