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Alfonso V

Alfonso V

King of Aragon
(as Alfonso V)
In office
April 2, 1416 – June 27, 1458
Preceded by Ferdinand I of Aragon
Succeeded by John II

King of Naples
(as Alfonso I)
In office
June 2, 1442 – June 27, 1458
Preceded by RenĂ©
Succeeded by Ferdinand I of Naples

King of Sicily
In office
1416 – June 27, 1458
Preceded by Ferdinand I "the Honest"
Succeeded by John the Great

Born February 24, 1396
Medina del Campo, Spain
Died June 27, 1458
Castel dell'Ovo, Naples

Alfonso V, also known as the Magnanimous (February 24, 1396 - June 27, 1458) was king of Aragon and Naples and was famous for his military campaigns.