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Alfonso V
Alfonso V (known as ‘ the Magnanimous’) (1396–1458) King of Aragon (1416–58) and of Naples (1443–58). He pursued a foreign policy committed to territorial expansion, particularly in Italy. Joanna II, Queen of Naples, adopted him as her heir and on her death he transferred his court to Naples in 1443, which he developed as a centre of RENAISSANCE culture. His patronage earned the admiration of contemporary humanists.
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Alfonso V
Alfonso V ( the Magnanimous) (1394–1458) King of Aragón and Sicily (1416–58) and of Naples (1443–58). During his reign the Catalan-Aragónese empire reached its greatest extent. In 1442 Alfonso captured Naples. In 1443 he transferred his court to Naples, which developed into a centre of Renaissance culture.
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"Alfonso V." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Alfonso V." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-AlfonsoV.html "Alfonso V." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-AlfonsoV.html |
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Alfonso V
Alfonso V (Alfonso the Noble), 994?–1027, Spanish king of León (999–1027). While he was still a minor, the Moorish ruler al-Mansur died, and the Spanish court recovered the city of León. Alfonso gave (1020) León its fuero [charter]. He was killed in the siege of Viseu. |
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"Alfonso V." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Alfonso V." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Alfon5Sp.html "Alfonso V." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Alfon5Sp.html |
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