Alfonso V

Alfonso V, also known as Alfonso the Magnanimous, is born to King Ferdinand I of Aragon and Queen Eleanor of Alburquerque in Zaragoza.

Alfonso V begins his early education, focusing on the arts of chivalry, governance, and literature, under the tutelage of learned scholars and knights.

At the age of nine, Alfonso is formally invested as the Prince of Viana, a significant title within the Crown of Aragon, marking the beginning of his royal duties.

Alfonso V marries Maria of Castile, daughter of King John II of Castile, strengthening political ties between the Aragonese and Castilian crowns.

Following the death of his father, Ferdinand I, Alfonso V is crowned King of Aragon, Valencia, and Majorca, assuming full authority over these realms.

Alfonso V launches a military campaign in Italy, aiming to expand Aragonese influence and claim the Kingdom of Naples, a strategic move to enhance his power.

After a series of military victories, Alfonso V successfully conquers the Kingdom of Naples, becoming the King of Naples and solidifying his position as a major European monarch.

Alfonso V is formally invested as the King of Sicily, further expanding his dominions and strengthening the Aragonese presence in the Mediterranean.

Alfonso V consolidates his power in Naples and Sicily, implementing administrative reforms and fostering economic growth in his newly acquired territories.

Alfonso V establishes strong diplomatic relations with Pope Eugenius IV, securing papal recognition of his titles and enhancing his legitimacy as a Christian monarch.

Alfonso V becomes a notable patron of the arts and literature, supporting artists, poets, and scholars, and commissioning numerous works that reflect his magnanimous spirit.

Alfonso V leads several military campaigns in southern Italy to defend his territories against rival claimants and to expand his influence further into the region.

Alfonso V founds the Royal Academy of Naples, an institution dedicated to the advancement of learning and the arts, further cementing his legacy as a patron of culture.

Alfonso V's health begins to decline, affecting his ability to govern and lead military campaigns, though he continues to manage his territories effectively.

Alfonso V, King of Aragon, Valencia, Majorca, Sicily, and Naples, dies in Naples, leaving a legacy of expansion and cultural patronage in the Aragonese Empire.