Fruela of Cantabria or Fruela Pérez (c. 708 – c. 756) was the second son of Duke Peter of Cantabria and brother of King Alfonso I of Asturias.[1][2]
Fruela of Cantabria | |
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Born | c. 708 Duchy of Cantabria |
Died | c. 756 |
Family | Astur-Leonese dynasty |
Issue | |
Father | Peter of Cantabria |
According to the Rotensis and Sebastianense versions of the Chronicle of Alfonso III, Fruela 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.[3]
The name of the mother of Fruela's children is not known. He had three children, these were: