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Fruela of Cantabria

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Father
  
Peter of Cantabria

Parents
  
Peter of Cantabria

Died
  
c. 758

Siblings
  
Alfonso I of Asturias


Name
  
Fruela Cantabria

Role
  
Peter of Cantabria's son

Nieces
  
Adosinda

Fruela of Cantabria

Children
  
Bermudo I of Asturias, Aurelius of Asturias

Nephews
  
Fruela I of Asturias, Mauregatus of Asturias, Vimerano

Similar People
  
Fruela I of Asturias, Alfonso I of Asturias, Bermudo I of Asturias, Ramiro I of Asturias, Adosinda

Grandchildren
  
Ramiro I of Asturias

Fruela de Cantabria or Fruela Pérez (died c. 758) was the second son of Duke Peter of Cantabria and brother of King Alfonso I of Asturias.

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Biographical sketch

According to the Rotensis and Sebastianense versions of the Chronicle of Alfonso III, he accompanied his brother King Alfonso in the incursions against the Muslim invaders and succeeded in conquering several cities, including Lugo, Tui, Oporto, Braga, Viseu, Chaves, Ledesma, and other places.

Issue

The name of the mother of his children is not known. These were:

  • Bermudo I of Asturias;.
  • Aurelius of Asturias.
  • A daughter whose name is unknown who married a noble from Álava named Lope with whom she had at least one daughter, Munia of Álava, the wife of King Fruela I of Asturias.
  • References

    Fruela of Cantabria Wikipedia