Portuguese-Castilian War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: British History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Spain, Portugal
- Date: 1369-1388
Article abstract: At issue: Reciprocal claims by Portugal and Castile to each other’s thrones. Result: Mutual independence was assured for Portugal and Castile; Portugal and England began a long alliance.
Background
Portugal and Castile had long been entangled in each other’s politics in attempts to influence dynastic successions to their own advantage. Upon the death of Alfonso XI of Castile in 1350, his son Pedro I ascended the throne. Pedro’s rule was frustrated by the antagonism of his illegitimate half brothers, to whom his father had given...
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