When was Aragon born? The long road to the Mediterranean Empire that stretched as far as Athens and Thessaly

2023-08-23 08:12:23
The history of Aragón, cradle of soldiers as seasoned as José de Palafox, defender of Zaragoza during the French invasion, is somewhat blurred. Let’s go by parts. Its roots go back to the counties that were born after the formation of the Hispanic March, created in the 8th century by the Carolingian Empire south of the Pyrenees as protection against the Muslims. During his decline, Ramiro I inherited one of these ancient regions in 1035: Aragon. Illegitimate son, he never dared to make himself king; he opted for formulas as curious as «quasi pro rege». However, at present he is considered the first monarch of it. In the end, the internal struggles against his brothers allowed him to also take over others … See More
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