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In 1275, Alfonso X renounced his claim to which kingdom?

  • Aragon

  • England

  • Germany

  • Portugal

Answer

In 1275, Alfonso X renounced his claim to the kingdom of Germany, which was ruled by the Hohenstaufen dynasty at the time. Alfonso X had been a claimant to the throne since 1257, but he was unable to gain support from the German nobility. In 1273, Rudolf of Habsburg was elected Holy Roman Emperor, and Alfonso X recognized him as the legitimate ruler of Germany.
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