# Peter of Castile

_King of Castile and León from 1350 to 1369_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Peter, called Peter the Cruel or the Just, was King of Castile and León from 1350 to 1369. Peter was the last ruler of the main branch of the House of Ivrea. He was excommunicated by Pope Urban V for his persecutions and cruelties committed against the clergy.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 30 August 1334 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Burgos ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963#P19))
- **Died:** 23 March 1369 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963#P570))
- **Place of death:** Montiel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Crown of Castile ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963#P27))
- **Occupation:** composer; ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963#P106))
- **Spouse:** María de Padilla; Blanche of Bourbon; Joan of Castro ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Castile and Leon (1350–1369) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963#P39))

## Questions

**When was Peter of Castile born?**  
Peter of Castile was born on 30 August 1334 in Burgos.

**What positions has Peter of Castile held?**  
Positions held by Peter of Castile include: Monarch of Castile and Leon (1350–1369).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Peter of Castile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_of_Castile) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q310963](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310963) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Estatua de Pedro I el Cruel (M.A.N.) 01.jpg by Luis García (CC BY-SA 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Estatua_de_Pedro_I_el_Cruel_(M.A.N.)_01.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Peter of Castile". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/peter-of-castile. Retrieved 7 November 2026.