Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain
Nationality
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
Spouse
Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1906-1931)
Children
11 children: Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, Fernando de Borbón y Battenberg, Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Infanta María Cristina of Spain, Infante Gonzalo of Spain, Infante Jaime, Duke of Segovia
Parents
Alfonso XII of Spain, Maria Christina of Austria
Residences
Royal Palace of Madrid
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Italian < Spanish < Gothic (*𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃)
Popularity
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Zodiac
Year of the Dog, sign of Taurus
AWARDS (20)
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Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
WON
B
Grand Cross of the Order of Boyacá
WON
B
Grand Master of the Order of Santiago
WON
B
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
WON
Biography
Alfonso XIII, also known as El Africano or the African for his Africanist views, was King of Spain from his birth until 14 April 1931, when the Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed. He became a monarch at birth as his father, Alfonso XII, had died the previous year. Alfonso's mother, Maria Christina of Austria, served as regent until he assumed full powers on his sixteenth birthday in 1902.
Connections (15)
Child of
Alfonso XII of Spain
Sibling of
María de las Mercedes, Princess of Asturias
Sibling of
Infanta Maria Teresa Isabel of Spain
Spouse of
Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg
Child of
Maria Christina of Austria
Parent of
Teresa de Borbón y Ruiz
Parent of
Fernando de Borbón y Battenberg
Parent of
Leandro de Borbón
Parent of
Infanta María Cristina of Spain
Parent of
Infante Gonzalo of Spain
Parent of
Roger Marie Vincent Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin
Parent of
Infante Jaime, Duke of Segovia
Parent of
Alfonso, Prince of Asturias
Parent of
Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona
Parent of
Infanta Beatriz of Spain
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Alfonso XIII?
Alfonso XIII was born on and passed away on at the age of 54.
Where was Alfonso XIII born?
Alfonso XIII was born in Royal Palace of Madrid.
Where can I find more information about Alfonso XIII?
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