Background
His father transferred the County of Provence from his uncle Sancho to him in 1185.
His father transferred the County of Provence from his uncle Sancho to him in 1185.
Alfonso II was born in Barcelona. In 1193, Alfonso married Gersenda II of Sabran, daughter of Rainou, Count of Forcalquier and Gersend of Forcalquier. They had a child who became Ramon Berenguer IV as count of Provence.
Alfonso II died in Palermo, Sicily, Italy.