Alfonso II, Count of Provence

Alfonso II
Seal of Alfonso II
Count of Provence
Reign 1185–1209
Predecessor Sancho
Successor Ramon Berenguer IV
Born 1180
Barcelona
Died 2 February 1209 (aged 28–29)
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Spouse Garsenda II of Sabran
Issue Ramon Berenguer IV
Garsenda of Provence, Viscountess of Béarn
House Barcelona, Spain
Father Alfonso II of Aragon
Mother Sancha of Castile

Alfonso II (1180 – February 1209) was the second son of Alfonso II of Aragon and Sancha of Castile.[1] His father transferred the County of Provence from his uncle Sancho to him in 1185. Alfonso II was born in Barcelona.

In 1193, Alfonso married Gersenda II of Sabran, daughter of Rainou, Count of Forcalquier and Gersend of Forcalquier.[1] They had a child who became Ramon Berenguer IV as count of Provence.[2]

According to explanations in the manuscripts of Gaucelm Faidit's poems, Alfonso was a rival of the troubadour for the love of Jourdaine d'Embrun.[3]

Alfonso II died in Palermo, Sicily, Italy.[2]

Ancestry

References

  1. 1 2 Sabaté 2017, p. 110.
  2. 1 2 Smith & Buffery, p. 28.
  3. ↑ Boutière & Schutz 1964, p. 187-191.

Sources

  • Boutière, J.; Schutz, A.-H., eds. (1964). Biographies des troubadours. Nizet.
  • Sabaté, Flocel, ed. (2017). The Crown of Aragon: A Singular Mediterranean Empire. Brill.
  • Smith, Damian J.; Buffery, Helena, eds. (2003). The Book of Deeds of James I of Aragon. Ashgate Publishing.
Preceded by
Sancho		 Count of Provence
1185–1209		 Succeeded by
Ramon Berenguer IV
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