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John II, Spanish king of Castile and LeOn, Spanish And Portuguese History, Biographies

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John II 1405–54, Spanish king of Castile and LeOn (1406–54), son and successor of Henry III. He was little interested in government, which he entrusted to his favorite Alvaro de Luna. Literature, particularly poetry, flourished at his court, which was also celebrated for tournaments and brilliant festivals. John was succeeded by his son Henry IV.



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