Urraca of Castile, Queen of Navarre

Urraca Alfonso, also known as Urraca the Asturian, illegitimate daughter of Alfonso VII of León, was Queen Consort of Navarre by her marriage to García Ramírez. After becoming a widow, she returned to her homeland and was the regent of Asturias from 1153 to 1165. Urraca was involved in a rebellion against her half-brother, King Ferdinand II of León and with her second husband, Álvaro Rodríguez de Castro attempted to secure the independence of Asturias.

Occupation

politician

Position held

royal consort, King of Artaxoa

Citizenship

Kingdom of Castile

Born

1133

Died

1179