Fruela of Cantabria


Fruela de Cantabria or Fruela Pérez was the second son of Duke Peter of Cantabria and brother of King Alfonso I of Asturias.

Biographical sketch

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.

Issue

The name of the mother of Fruela's children is not known. These were: