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A battle of theReconquista from the Cantigas de Santa Maria
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Father | Peter of Cantabria |
Died | c. 758 |
Fruela de Cantabria or Fruela Pérez (died c. 758) was the second son of Duke Peter of Cantabria and brother of King Alfonso I of Asturias.
According to the Rotensis and Sebastianense versions of the Chronicle of Alfonso III, he accompanied his brother King Alfonso in the incursions against the Muslim invaders and succeeded in conquering several cities, including Lugo, Tui, Oporto, Braga, Viseu, Chaves, Ledesma, and other places.
The name of the mother of his children is not known. These were: