Assassination of Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona

Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona, was assassinated under mysterious circumstances, with strong suspicion pointing to his brother, Berenguer Ramon II, as the likely perpetrator. The incident created a significant power struggle within the region, impacting Catalan nobility and their feudal alliances. The motives behind the assassination are debated, ranging from personal rivalry to political gain, setting off a series of events that reshaped the power dynamics in Catalonia.