1282. Alfonso XIII, by Vincente R. Pilapil (22 Aug. 1974) The subject was born King of Spain on May 17, 1886--only two persons have been born a king, this book says. John I of France was born a king in 1316 but lived only 7 days. I know of no one else born a king. Alfonso XIII left Spain on April 14, 1931, and died in Rome on Feb 12, 1941--I remember mentioning it in class at school when it happened (I was in 7th grade). This book is not well-written, is opinionated, non-chronological, and dull. Not a good book. ( )