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Who was Alfonso's only son and heir?

  • Ferdinand Alfónsez

  • Alfonso Alfónsez

  • Sancho Alfónsez

  • Garcia Alfónsez

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Sancho Alfónsez, Alfonso's only son and heir, was a prominent figure in the medieval history of the Iberian Peninsula. Despite his father's hopes for a successful reign, Sancho's rule was marked by internal conflicts and external threats. His inability to maintain control over the kingdom ultimately led to his downfall and the division of his father's legacy.
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