Berengaria stepped down to make way for her son Ferdinand III as the ruler of Castile.

Berengaria, Queen of Castile, made a historic decision in 1217 when she resigned as queen in favor of her son, Ferdinand III, known as the Saint of Castile. This moment marked a significant transition of power in medieval Spain. Berengaria had been ruling as regent after the death of her husband, King Alfonso IX of León and Castile, and now she willingly stepped aside to allow her son to take the throne. Ferdinand III would go on to become one of the most influential monarchs in Spanish history, as he successfully united the kingdoms of Castile and León, leading to the creation of one of the most powerful Christian kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula. This event showcases the dynastic alliances and political strategies of medieval Spanish monarchy. #Berengaria #FerdinandIII #Castile #Spain #monarchy