Alfonso VII, called the Emperor, became the King of Galicia in 1111 and King of León and Castile in 1126. Alfonso, born Alfonso Raimúndez, first used the title Emperor of All Spain, alongside his moth
Alfonso as emperor, from a Privilegium Imperatoris issued by him.
13th-century miniature of Alfonso VII of León from the codex Tumbo A. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Urraca of León and Castile
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Urraca, called the Reckless, was Queen of León, Castile and Galicia from 1109 until her death. She claimed the imperial title as suo jure Empress of All Spain and Empress of All Galicia. She is consid
13th-century miniature of Queen Urraca presiding at Court from Tumbo A codex Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
Signature of Urraca from 1097 charter
A coin depicting Queen Urraca