Alfonso II, Count of Provence
| Alfonso II | |
|---|---|
|
Seal of Alfonso II | |
| Count of Provence | |
| Reign | 1185–1209 |
| Predecessor | Sancho |
| Successor | Ramon Berenguer IV |
| Born |
c. 1174 Barcelona |
| Died |
2 February 1209 (aged 35) Palermo |
| Spouse | Garsenda II of Sabran |
| Issue |
Ramon Berenguer IV Garsenda of Provence, Viscountess of Béarn |
| House | Barcelona |
| Father | Alfonso II of Aragon |
| Mother | Sancha of Castile |
Alfonso II (1174 – 1 December 1209) was the second son of Alfonso II of Aragon and Sancha of Castile. His father transferred the County of Provence from his uncle Sancho to him in 1185. Alfonso II was born in Barcelona.
In 1193, Alfonso married Gersenda II of Sabran, daughter of Rainou, Count of Forcalquier and Gersend of Forcalquier. They had a child who became Ramon Berenguer IV as count of Provence.
According to explanations in the manuscripts of Gaucelm Faidit's poems, Alfonso was a rival of the troubadour's for the love of Jourdaine d'Embrun.[1]
Alfonso II died in Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
Notes
- ↑ Biographies des troubadours ed. J. Boutière, A.-H. Schutz (Paris: Nizet, 1964) pp. 187-191.
| Preceded by Sancho |
Count of Provence 1185–1209 |
Succeeded by Ramon Berenguer IV |
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