John Enriquez II of Trastámara was born in Toro on 6 March 1405 from the mariage of Henry III – el Enfermo ( The ill /Not firm)-of Castilla y Leon and Catherine of Lancaster, niece of the King of England. On birth, he was appointed prince of Asturias, making him the legitimate heir to theContinue reading “Unfit Royals: John II of Castilla”
Author Archives: Federico Bertorello
Forgotten Queens: Arsinoë IV
There are many ancient historical characters who stand on the side, hidden, ostracized from the world’s memory. This was the case of Arsinoë IV, half-sister to Cleopatra VII. Arsinoë was born around 63 BC, the fourth of six children and the youngest daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes and possibly a woman, whose identity historians aren’tContinue reading “Forgotten Queens: Arsinoë IV”
Who I am.
My name is Federico Bertorello and I am passionately in love with Arts, History and lives of the great people who produced such beauty. I am about to start a new journey into the world of paintings, music ,literature and History: are you wishing to accompany me? Then please follow me and feel free toContinue reading “Who I am.”
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