Alfonso II of Aragon

Alfonso II of Aragon (1157–1196) was a troubadour, poet and composer.

Also recorded as Alfonso II; Ramon of Barcelona.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ramon.

Born at Huesca in 1157, died at Perpignan in 1196.

In detail

the recorded working language is Old Catalan, medieval Aragonese and Latin.

Positions recorded include count of Provence and count of Roussillon.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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