A king who reigned for fifty years died in 842 after founding a famous pilgrimage site
After a remarkable fifty-year reign, Alfonso II of Asturias passed away in 842, leaving behind a legacy that includes the discovery of the tomb of Saint James in Compostela.
Alfonso II, known as 'the Chaste,' was a pivotal figure in the medieval Iberian Peninsula who solidified the Kingdom of Asturias against outside invasions. His reign is most famous for the reported discovery of the remains of the Apostle Saint James. This event led Alfonso to commission a modest church at the site, which eventually grew into the world-renowned Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
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