Alfonso+VII+of+Spain

Alfonso VII (1105-1157) was also known as Alfonso the Emperor. He once called himself Emperor of All the Spains. His father was Raymond of Burgundy. His mother was Urraca. They often fought about control over Castile and Leon. Alfonso was said to be a dignified figure. His rule was judged by the new rule of western land in the Christian Iberia. Although he attempted to control both Muslim and Christian populations, he was not very successful at all. In 1111, Diego Gelm, Bishop of Compostela, and the count de traba crowned Alfonso King of Galicia in a cathedral known as Santiago de Compostela, although he was just a kid.

Before 1125, he inherited the Kingdom of Toledo, which was formerly Muslim. When Alfonso the Battler died, Alfonso VII tried to take over one of his places in Aragon. Yet the nobles chose another candidate in the dead king's brother, Ramiro II. He did not respond well. He conquered Zaragoza, and La Rioja, and ruled both realms in unison.

Although Alfonso had many victories against the Moors, and other groups, he still remains a very hazy figure.