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- In the early 18th century, Philip of Bourbon won the War of the Spanish Succession and imposed unification policies over the Crown of Aragon, supporters of their enemies. This unified the Crown of Aragon and the Crown of Castile into the kingdom of Spain.
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Although the Christians remained on the defensive in the face of Almohad power, Alfonso VIII of Castile (1158–1214) and Alfonso II of Aragon concluded a treaty in 1179 apportioning their expected conquest of Islamic Spain between them. Castile retained the right of reconquest to Andalusia and Murcia (Mursīyah), while Aragon claimed Valencia.
The consequence was a dynastic union of the Crown of Castile and the Crown of Aragon in 1479 when Ferdinand ascended to the Aragonese throne. This union however was not effective until the reign of his grandson Charles I (Holy Roman Emperor Charles V) .
The union never again threatened the crown. After mid-century, Peter I of Castile invaded the Crown of Aragon, prompting Peter IV to back Henry of Trastámara’s claims to the Castilian throne, but Henry subsequently refused to reward him with any territorial concessions. That disappointment was offset to some extent by the reincorporation of ...
Apr 2, 2024 · The unification of Castile and Aragon stands as a pivotal moment in Spanish history. It was achieved through the marriage of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. Their union in 1469 forged a powerful alliance between two of the most significant kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula.
May 13, 2024 · Reconquista. English: Reconquest. Date: c. 801 - c. 1492. Location: Iberian Peninsula. Participants: Moor. Portugal. Spain. Major Events: Battle of Alarcos. Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. Battle of Río Salado. Siege of Toledo. Key People: Alfonso VII. El Cid. Ferdinand II. Isabella I. Top Questions. What was the Reconquista?
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Spain was formed as a dynastic union of two crowns rather than a unitary state, as Castile and Aragon remained separate kingdoms until the Nueva Planta decrees of 1707–16. The court of Ferdinand and Isabella was constantly on the move, in order to bolster local support for the crown from local feudal lords.
History. Independent kingdom. Dynastic union with the County of Barcelona. Union of the Crowns of Aragon and Castile and afterwards. Image gallery. See also. References. Kingdom of Aragon. Coordinates: 41°39′N 0°54′W.
