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Mar 15, 2024 · John II (born 1398, Medina del Campo, Leon—died 1479, Barcelona) was the king of Aragon (1458–79) and also king of Navarre (1425–79); he was the instigator of the union of Castile and Aragon through the historic marriage of his son Ferdinand with Isabella of Castile.
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From his first marriage to Blanche of Navarre, John had the following children: Charles, Prince of Viana (1421–1461) Joanna of Navarre (1423 – 22 August 1425) Blanche II of Navarre (1424–1464) Eleanor of Navarre (1426-1479) A ducat with John II's effigy. From his second marriage to Juana Enríquez, John had the following children:
- 27 June 1458 – 20 January 1479
- Eleanor of Alburquerque
The reign of Charles III was relatively tranquil, but John II of Aragon became ruler of Navarre by marriage (1425–79), and then the kingdom was torn by years of civil war. The forces of John II fought with those of his son and heir, Charles, prince of Viana, and other factions favouring union with France or with Castile. In 1484 the throne ...
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Mar 15, 2024 · In 1430 a settlement was reached, and John II led a campaign against Granada, defeating the Muslims in the Battle of Higueruela (1431). John II sequestered his son, the future Henry IV, at Segovia, giving rise to fresh rivalries. He and Luna vanquished the dissidents at the Battle of Olmedo in 1445.
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Current claimants. See also. References. Sources. List of Navarrese monarchs. Coat of arms of the monarchs of Navarre since 1212. This is a list of the kings and queens of Pamplona, later Navarre. Pamplona was the primary name of the kingdom until its union with Aragon (1076–1134).
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John II, called the Great or the Faithless, was King of Aragon from 1458 until his death in 1479. As the husband of Queen Blanche I of Navarre, he was King of Navarre from 1425 to 1479. John was also King of Sicily from 1458 to 1468.
