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Crown of Castile
The Crown of Castile was formed when Castile and León were permanently united under Ferdinand III in 1230. It led much of the Christian conquest of al-Andalus, completed with the fall of Granada in 1492, and sponsored Columbus's voyages. With Aragon it became the core of the Spanish monarchy.
Key facts
| Dates | 1230 – 1716 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | composite monarchy |
| Capitals | Toledo, Valladolid, Madrid |
| Founder | Ferdinand III |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.