Juan Núñez II de Lara

Throughout his life, Juan Nunez fought against and allied himself with both Diego López V de Haro and John of Castile in a strategic power struggle for land and influence over king Ferdinand IV.

This lifelong fight culminated in the loss of most of Juan Nunez' lands and territories at the hands of the king when he surrendered to royal forces after a protracted siege of his town at Tordehumos.

Lara managed to eventually regain his status and some of his titles after his participation and distinction in Ferdinand IV's invasion of Granada.

While the expedition eventually ended in failure, Lara had several exploits, including the taking of the town of Gibraltar from Moorish forces.

According to the chronicles of the King Alfonso XI of Castile, Juan Nunez II de Lara died in 1315 during the Courts of Burgos.