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Urraca of León and Castile (born 1079)

Historical image related to Urraca of León and Castile (born 1079) from March 8, 1126

Urraca of León and Castile

Queen of León, Castile, and Galicia from 1109 to 1126

Urraca, called the Reckless (La Temeraria), was Queen of León, Castile and Galicia from 1109 until her death. She claimed the imperial title as suo jure Empress of All Spain and Empress of All Galicia. She is considered to be the first European queen to reign in her own right.
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March 8

Day of the year

March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 298 days remain until the end of the year.
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