Peter of Castile
| Peter | |
|---|---|
Effigy of Peter on a gold dobla, c. 1350–68 | |
| King of Castile and León | |
| 1st reign | 26/27 March 1350 – 13 March 1366 |
| Predecessor | Alfonso XI |
| Successor | Henry II |
| 2nd reign | 3 April 1367 – 23 March 1369 |
| Predecessor | Henry II |
| Successor | Henry II |
| Born | 30 August 1334 Burgos, Castile |
| Died | 23 March 1369 (aged 34) Montiel, Toledo |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | María de Padilla Blanche of Bourbon Juana de Castro |
| Issue among others... | Beatrice, Infanta of Castille Constance, Duchess of Lancaster Isabella, Duchess of York Alfonso, Infante of Castile |
| House | Castilian House of Ivrea |
| Father | Alfonso XI of Castile |
| Mother | Maria of Portugal |
Peter (Spanish: Pedro; 30 August 1334 – 23 March 1369), called Peter the Cruel (el Cruel) or the Just (el Justo), was King of Castile and León from 1350 to 1369. Peter was the last ruler of the main branch of the House of Ivrea. He was excommunicated by Pope Urban V for his persecutions and cruelties committed against the clergy.