Birth of Alfonso XI the Avenger13 December 1311
Birth of Alfonso XI the Avenger, son of Ferdinand IV
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Alfonso XI the Avenger Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Alfonso XI the Avenger, based on 15 World History Database records associated with Spain.
15 records1311–135011 events7 places
Chronological biography
1311
1312
Succession1312
The country is ruled by a regency until 1325
Succession1312
Succeeds as King of Castille & Leon, 1312-1350
1325
Succession1325
Alfonso XI the Avenger attains his majority
1329
Invasion of Granada1329
Begins raids against the Moors of Granada
1330
Order of Band1330
Founds the Order of the Band
1333
Capture of Gibraltar1333
The Moors of Granada capture Gibraltar
1340
Battle of Salado1340
Ends forever the threats from Moroccan Moslems
Battle of Tarifa1340
Defeats the Moors
Invasion of Castille1340
Defeats the last Moorish invasion
Battle of Salado30 October 1340
Wins a victory against the Moors
1344
Capture of Algeciras1344
Captures the port of Algeciras from the Spanish Moors
1350
Siege of Gibraltar1350
Leads a siege of Gibraltar, the last Spanish city in Muslim hands
Siege of Gibraltar1350
Leads a siege of Gibraltar, the last Spanish city in Muslim hands
Death of Alfonso XI the Avenger26 March 1350
Death of Alfonso XI, from the plague attempting to capture Gibraltar
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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