Born in 1208
James I of Aragon
King of Aragon and Catalonia
Born
February 2nd, 1208 817 years ago
Died
July 27th, 1276 748 years ago — 68 years old
Ruled as King of Aragon from 1213 until death in 1276. Unified the Kingdom of Aragon and expanded its territories through military campaigns. Conquered Valencia and established the Kingdom of Valencia as a part of the Crown of Aragon. He also played a crucial role in the unification of the Catalan territories under Aragonese rule. Contributed to the development of a legal code for the Kingdom and promoted trade and cultural exchanges within his realms.
Continue Reading