Castilian Kingdom of Toledo Castilian Kingdom of Toledo The Kingdom of Toledo (Spanish: "Reino de Toledo") was a realm in the central Iberian Peninsula, created after Alfonso VI of León's capture of Toledo in 1085. It continued in existence until 1833; its region currently is within Spain. In April 1065 Emir Al-Muqtadir of Zaragoza besieged Barbastro, aided by 500 Sevillian knights. The governor, Count Ermengol III of Urgel, was killed in a sortie, and a few days later the city fell, whereupon the Spanish and French garrison was put to the sword, thus bringing an end to Pope Alexander II's crusade against the Moors
Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo existing structures; paid for by Luis II Fernandez de Cordoba. Count of Teba and Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo between 1755 and 1771. The chapel has an altar-piece by the baroque painter Francisco Rizi. Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo The Convent of the Calced Augustinians (Spanish: "Convento de las Agustinas Calzadas") is an Augustinian convent located in Toledo, Spain. The word "calzadas" translates to "calced" (or shod) in English, referring to the fact that the community wore shoes, rather than going barefoot as other (stricter) religious orders did. The building is designated a Property of Cultural Interest. The building contains