Alfonso X of Castile and Leon Quotes

King of Castile from 1252 to 1284

Alfonso X (November 23, 1221 – April 4, 1284) was a Spanish monarch who ruled as the King of Galicia, Castile and León from 1252 until his death. He was elected Rex Romanorum in 1254. His nicknames were "el Sabio" ("the Wise", more accurately translated "the Learned") and "el Astrólogo" ("the Astrologer").

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Native Name: Alfonso X de Castilla, Alfons X el savi

Alternative Names: Alphonse X • Alfons X • Alfonso X • Alphonso X • Alfonso el paco • Martin Codax • Alfonso X El Sabio • Cantigas De Santa Maria • Alfonso Fernández de Castilla • Alfonso X de Castilla y León

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Quemad viejos leños, leed viejos libros, bebed viejos vinos, tened viejos amigos.

Los que dejan al rey errar a sabiendas, merecen pena como traidores.

Burn old wood, read old books, drink old wines, have old friends.

Those who knowingly allow the King to err deserve the same punishment as traitors.

Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.

Si hubiera estado presente en la Creación, habría dado algunas indicaciones útiles.