Peter of Castile

Peter
Effigy of Peter on a gold dobla, c.1350–68
King of Castile and León
1st reign26/27 March 1350 – 13 March 1366
PredecessorAlfonso XI
SuccessorHenry II
2nd reign3 April 1367 – 23 March 1369
PredecessorHenry II
SuccessorHenry II
Born30 August 1334
Burgos, Castile
Died23 March 1369(1369-03-23) (aged 34)
Montiel, Toledo
Burial
SpouseMaría 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
HouseCastilian House of Ivrea
FatherAlfonso XI of Castile
MotherMaria 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.