Spain: Alfonso II (c. 760 - 842), King of Asturias, Plaza de Oriente, Madrid. Created by Spanish sculptor, José Oñate, c. 1750

Alfonso II of Asturias (c. 760 – 842), nicknamed the Chaste, was the king of Asturias during two different periods: first in the year 783 and later from 791 until his death in 842. Upon his death, Nepociano, a family member of undetermined relation, attempted to usurp the crown in place of the future Ramiro I.

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