King Alfonso III the Great of Asturias 866–910
05/27/866 AD inherited
Alfonso's reign was notable for his comparative success in consolidating the kingdom during the weakness of the Umayyad princes of Córdoba. He fought against and gained numerous victories over the Muslims of al-Andalus.[2]
During the first year of his reign, he had to contend with a usurper, Count Fruela of Galicia. He was forced to flee to Castile, but after a few months Fruela was assassinated and Alfonso returned to Oviedo.
He defeated a Basque rebellion in 867 and, much later, a Galician one as well. He conquered Porto and Coimbra in 868 and 878 respectively.
Subjects Who or What inherited?
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Alfonso III of Asturias (the Great) King of León, Gal...
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Asturias (Kingdom of) A kingdom in the Iberian...
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