Person
Alfonso I of Asturias
3rd King of Asturias
Alfonso I of Asturias, called the Catholic (el Católico), is the third King of Asturias, reigning from 739 to his death in 757.
His reign sees an extension of the Christian domain of Asturias, reconquering Galicia and León.
He succeeds his brother-in-law Favila, and is succeeded by his son, Fruela I. Alfonso's youngest son, Mauregatus, also becomes king, and his daughter Adosinda is consort to king Silo of Asturias.
The dynasty started by Alfonso is known by its contemporary Arabic name, the Beni Alfons (Sons of Alfonso).