Petronilla of Aragon: Biography, Facts and Career
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Petronilla (29 June/11 August 1136 – 15 October 1173), whose name is also spelled Petronila or Petronella (Aragonese: Peyronela or Payronella, and Catalan: Peronella), was Queen of Aragon (1137–1164) from the abdication of her father, Ramiro II, in 1137 until her own abdication in 1164. After her abdication she acted as regent during the minority of her son Alfonso II of Aragon (1164–1173). She was the last ruling member of the Jiménez dynasty in the Kingdom of Aragon, and by marriage to Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona brought the House of Barcelona to the throne of Aragon, uniting the Kingdom of Aragon with the County of Barcelona to create the Crown of Aragon.
Quick facts about Petronilla of Aragon
- Full name: Petronilla of Aragon
- Born: 1136-07-06
- Nationality: Kingdom of Aragon
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q235409
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Who is Petronilla of Aragon?
Petronilla (29 June/11 August 1136 – 15 October 1173), whose name is also spelled Petronila or Petronella (Aragonese: Peyronela or Payronella, and Catalan: Peronella), was Queen of Aragon (1137–1164) from the abdication of her father, Ramiro II, in 1137 until her own abdication in 1164.
What nationality is Petronilla of Aragon?
Petronilla of Aragon is Kingdom of Aragon.
When was Petronilla of Aragon born?
Petronilla of Aragon was born on 1136-07-06.
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