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King of Asturias
Alfonso III
Miniature (c. 1118) from the archives of Oviedo Cathedral showing Alfonso III flanked by his queen, Jimena (left), and his bishop, Gomelo II (right).
King of Asturias
Reign
866–910
Predecessor
Ordoño I
Successor
Fruela II (Asturias) Ordoño II (Galicia) García I (León)
Born
c. 848
Died
20 December 910
Burial
Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo
Consort
Jimena of Pamplona
Issue
García I of León Ordoño II of León Fruela II of León
Dynasty
Astur-Leonese dynasty
Father
Ordoño I of Asturias
Mother
Nuña
Religion
Chalcedonian Christianity
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Alfonso III (c. 848 – 20 December 910), called the Great (Spanish: el Magno), was the king of León, Galicia and Asturias from 866 until his death. He was the son and successor of Ordoño I. In later sources, he is the earliest to be called "Emperor of Spain." He was also titled "Prince of all Galicia" (Princeps totius Galletiae[1]).
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