On This Day In History, June 3rd, 1353 Peter of Castile [Peter the Cruel] (18) marries Blanch of Bourbon (14) in Valladolid, Spain. Peter abandons her 2 days later for his secret wife Maria de Padilla.
Profession: King of Castille and Leon
Nationality: Spain
Spanish
Why Famous: The Spanish king of Castile and Leon succeeded his father Alfonso XI at age 15. He was remembered by his enemies for his vicious acts of cruelty but later sources took to calling him "Just". He ruled from 1350 to 1369 before he was murdered by Henry Du Guesclin.
Born: August 30, 1334
Birthplace: Burgos, Spain
Star Sign: Virgo
Died: March 23, 1369 (aged 34)
Cause of Death: Murdered
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