What language did Alfonso VI's court foster?
Latin
Portuguese
Aragonese
Moorish
Answer
The court of King Alfonso VI of León and Castile fostered the use of Latin as the official language for documentation and communication. This preference was driven by the influence of the clergy and scholars in the kingdom, as well as the desire to maintain connections with the wider European intellectual community. The use of Latin helped facilitate communication and cultural exchange beyond national boundaries during that period.
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