Alfonso II, Count of Provence
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.
| 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 | House of Aragon |
| Father | Alfonso II of Aragon |
| Mother | Sancha of Castile |
In 1193, Alfonso married Gersenda II of Sabran, daughter of Rainou, Count of Forcalquier and Gersend of Forcalquier.[1] Their son was 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, while accompanying his sister Constance to her wedding with Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor,.[4]
References
- Sabaté 2017, p. 110.
- Aurell 1995, p. 403.
- Boutière & Schutz 1964, p. 187-191.
- Smith & Buffery 2003, p. 28.
Sources
- Aurell, Martin (1995). Les noces du comte: mariage et pouvoir en Catalogne (785-1213) (in French). Publications de la Sorbonne.
- 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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