Reign 1157–1179 House Anscarids Name Sancha Castile, | Religion Roman Catholicism | |
Issue Berengaria of Navarre, Queen of EnglandSancho VII of NavarreBlanche of Navarre, Countess of ChampagneConstanceFernandoTheresa Father Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile Mother Berenguela of Barcelona Role Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile's daughter Died August 5, 1179, Pamplona, Spain Children Berengaria of Navarre, Blanche of Navarre, Countess of Champagne Parents Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile, Berengaria of Barcelona Similar People Sancho VI of Navarre, Berengaria of Navarre, Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile, Sancho III of Castile, Sancho VII of Navarre |
Sancha of Castile (c. 1139–1179) was daughter of Alfonso VII of León and Castile and his first wife Berengaria of Barcelona. Sancha was the fifth child of seven born to her parents.
In 1157, Sancha married Sancho VI of Navarre. He is responsible for bringing his kingdom into the political orbit of Europe.
Sancho and Sancha's children were:
Sancha was buried in Pamplona.
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