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Constance of Castile (1354 – 24 March 1394) was a claimant to the Crown of Castile. She was the daughter of King Peter, who was deposed and killed by his half-brother, King Henry II. She married the English prince John of Gaunt, who fought to obtain the throne of Castile in her name, but ultimately failed.
Constance of Castile (1136 or 1140 – 4 October 1160) was Queen of France as the second wife of Louis VII, who married her following the annulment of his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine. She was a daughter of Alfonso VII of León and Berengaria of Barcelona, but her year of birth is not known.
Constance of Castile Facts: Known for: her claim to the crown of Castile led to an attempt by her husband, England's John of Gaunt, to control that land. Dates: 1354 - March 24, 1394. Occupation: royal consort, heiress; second wife of John of Gaunt, first Duke of Lancaster. Also known as: Constanza of Castile, Infanta Constanza. Family, Background.
Apr 1, 2021 · by Susan Flantzer. © Unofficial Royalty 2021. Constance of Castile, Duchess of Lancaster; Credit – Wikipedia. Constance of Castile was the second wife of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the fourth but the third surviving son of King Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault.
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Name variations: Constanza. Born in Castrojeriz, Castile, 1354; died at Leicester Castle, Leicestershire, England, Mar 24, 1394; dau. of Peter the Cruel, king of Castile and Leon (r. 1350–1369), and Marie de Padilla (1335–1365); became 2nd wife of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, Sept 21, 1371; children: Catherine of Lancaster (1372–1418, who m.
Constance of Castile (d. 1160) Queen of France. Born after 1140; died in childbirth on October 4, 1160; daughter of Alphonso VII, king of Castile and Leon (r. 1126–1157), and Berengaria of Provence (1108–1149); became second wife of Louis VII (1120–1180), king of France (r. 1137–1180), before November 18, 1153; children: Margaret of ...
