Elvira Mendes
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| Elvira Mendes | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Alfonso V of León |
| Father | Menendo González |
| Mother | Tutadonna |
| Died | 2 December 1022 |
Elvira Mendes, sometimes called Geloria Menéndez (died 2 December 1022), was Queen of León (1008–1022).
She was one of the daughters of count Menendo González, the First Count of Portugal and co-regent of León, descended from the highest nobility of Portugal and Galicia. Mendes married King Alfonso V of León and was the mother of King Bermudo III of León and Queen Sancha of León.
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| Elvira Mendes Betótez family Born: c. 996 Died: 20 December 1022 | ||
| Preceded by Elvira of Castile |
Queen Consort of León 1008–1022 |
Succeeded by Urraca of Navarre |
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