Historical Events tagged with "Reconquista"
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Marriage of Ferdinand II and Isabella I
Ferdinand II of Aragon married Isabella I of Castile, uniting two powerful kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula. This strategic alliance, celebrated in the city of Valladolid, strengthened their political power and laid the groundwork for a unified Spain. The marriage was more than a personal union; it symbolized the merging of distinct cultures and territories, fostering cooperation against external threats, especially the Muslim kingdoms in the south. Their descendants would eventually rule over a single, powerful nation.
Continue ReadingCrown of Aragon and Castile Treaty Signed
The Treaty of Almizra was established to set the boundaries of expansion into al-Andalus between the Crown of Aragon and the Crown of Castile. Signed on March 26, the treaty resulted from prolonged negotiations, aiming to prevent conflict over territorial claims in southern Spain. This agreement marked a significant diplomatic effort to organize the Christian kingdoms' interactions in the Muslim-controlled regions and was crucial in shaping the political landscape of medieval Spain.
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