Álvaro de Luna, Constable of Castile

Álvaro de Luna, Constable of Castile (1390–1453) was a politician, military leader and poet.

Also recorded as Don Alvaro de Luna, Conde de San Esteban de Gormaz, Duque de Trujillo; Álvaro de Luna; 1st count of San Esteban de Gormaz.

Overview

Born at Cañete in 1390, died at Valladolid in 1453.

In detail

the recorded working language is Spanish.

Positions recorded include Grand Master of the Order of Santiago.

Works named in the authority record are Libro de las virtuosas y claras mujeres.

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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    “Álvaro de Luna”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q251471: Álvaro de Luna, Constable of Castile

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