Mafalda (c. 1197–1257)

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Mafalda (c. 1197–1257)

Portuguese princess . Born around 1197; died on May 1, 1257, in Arouca, Lisbon, Portugal; daughter of Douce of Aragon (1160–1198) and Sancho I (1154–1211 or 1212), king of Portugal (r. 1185–1211 or 1212); married Enrique also known as Henry I (1184–1252), king of Castile (annulled in 1216).

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