Birth of Alfonso VII
Birth of Alfonso VII, son of Urraca & Ratmond of Burgundy
Role range: 1126-1157
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Alfonso VII Biography and Timeline
Follow Alfonso VII through 11 dated historical records for Spain.
Alfonso VII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1104–1254Years on this page
1104
1126
Succession
Succeeds as King of Leon & Castille
Role range: 1126-1157
1137
Unification
The Kingdom of Aragon unites with the County of Barcelona
Role range: 1126-1157
1146
Alliance Alfonso VII and Almoravids
Allies with the Almoravids to prevent a Moroccan invasion of Spain
Role range: 1146-1157 – 1126-1157
1147
Capture of Almeria
Captures Ameria from the Moors
Role range: 1146-1157 – 1126-1157
1154
Rule of Gascony
Under the Treaty of Toledo Alfonso is prepared to give up Gascony to England
Role range: 1126-1157
Marriage
Renounces Gascony in favour of England after the marriage of Eleanor to Prince Edward
Role range: 1126-1157
Rule of Gascony
Renounces Gascony in favour of England after the marriage of Eleanor to Prince Edward
Role range: 1126-1157
1157
Battle of Muradel
Defeated in battle & dies during the retreat
Role range: 1146-1157 – 1126-1157
Death of Alfonso VII
Death of Alfonso VII, killed supressing a Moorish uprising in an effort to unite Spain
Role range: 1146-1157 – 1126-1157
1254
Treaty of Toledo
Renounces claim to Gascony provided Henry consults Alfonso in dealing with the Gascons
Role range: 1126-1157
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.