Fruela of Cantabria | |
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 A battle of the Reconquista from the Cantigas de Santa Maria | |
| Born | c. 708 Duchy of Cantabria |
| Died | c. 756 |
| Family | Astur-Leonese dynasty |
| Issue | |
| Father | Peter of Cantabria |
Fruela of Cantabria or Fruela Pérez (c. 708 – c. 756) was the second son of Duke Peter of Cantabria and brother of King Alfonso I of Asturias. [1] [2]
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. [3]
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