Fernán González of Castile
Fernán González (died 970) was the first autonomous count of Castile. Fernán González was a colourful character of legendary status in Iberia, and founder of the dynasty that would rule a semi-autonomous Castile, laying the foundations for its status as an independent kingdom. In the year 930, Fernán's name appears with the title of count inside the administrative organization of the eastern Kingdom of León.
Fernán González | |
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| Born | c. 910 Lara de los Infantes |
| Died | 970 Burgos |
| Noble family | Beni Mamaduna |
| Spouse(s) | Sancha Sánchez of Pamplona Urraca Sánchez of Pamplona |
| Issue | García Urraca |
| Father | Gonzalo Fernández of Castile |
| Mother | Muniadona |
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