Sancho the Desired's death led to a power struggle among Castilian nobles to become regent.

Following the death of Sancho the Desired in 1158, a significant power struggle ensued in Spain as a number of Castilian nobles competed for the regency. Sancho had been a popular and capable ruler, and his passing marked a crucial turning point for the kingdom of Castile. The throne was eventually inherited by his young son, Alfonso VIII the Noble of Castile, leading to further challenges and rivalries amongst the nobility. This period of uncertainty and political strife would shape the future of Castile and its monarchy. #Spain #SanchoTheDesired #AlfonsoVIII #Castile #powerstruggle #regency