biography
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Henry II (of Castile),
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also known as Enrique, Conde de Trastámara
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| lived:
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| biography:
| King of Castile (1369–79), and founder of the house of Trastámara, which continued until 1504. The illegitimate son of Alfonso XI of Castile, he rebelled against his younger half-brother, Peter I (known as Peter the Cruel), and with French help was crowned king at Burgos. Peter sought aid from the English, and Henry was routed at Najera (1367) by Edward the Black Prince. Henry later captured and murdered Peter (1369). He continued to crush opposition, created the class of grandees from his relatives and supporters, and was succeeded by his son, John (Juan) I of Castile and León. |
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