Fruela of Cantabria explained

Fruela of Cantabria
Noble Family:Astur-Leonese dynasty
House-Type:Dynasty
Father:Peter of Cantabria
Issue:
Birth Date: 708
Birth Place:Duchy of Cantabria
Death Date: 756

Fruela of Cantabria or Fruela Pérez was the second son of Duke Peter of Cantabria and brother of King Alfonso I of Asturias.

Biographical sketch

According to the Rotensis and Sebastianense versions of the Chronicle of Alfonso III, Fruela 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.

Family

The name of the mother of Fruela's children is not known. He had three children, these were:

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