Alfonso IV

Alfonso IV (died 933) was the king of Leon and Asturias from c. 926 to c. 932, the son of Ordoño II and the successor of his uncle Fruela II. He became a monk, abdicated, and then thought better of it and tried to recover his throne. His short reign was, in consequence, one of political chaos, ending about 932.

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Article Title: Alfonso IV
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Date Published: 12 February 2024
Access Date: February 22, 2025