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Early Christian Reconquest in Asturias and León (718–1037)

Early Christian Reconquest in Asturias and León (718–1037)

  1. Pelayo acclaimed king in Asturias

    Labels: Pelayo, Kingdom of, Visigothic refugees

  2. Battle of Covadonga strengthens Asturian survival

    Labels: Battle of, Pelayo, Picos de

  3. Alfonso I expands Asturias beyond its mountain core

    Labels: Alfonso I, Kingdom of, Duero frontier

  4. Bermudo I abdicates after defeat at Río Burbia

    Labels: Bermudo I, R o, Emirate of

  5. Alfonso II consolidates rule and centers power at Oviedo

    Labels: Alfonso II, Oviedo, Asturian administration

  6. Battle of Lutos checks a major Córdoba incursion

    Labels: Battle of, Umayyad raid, Asturian defense

  7. Discovery of St. James’s tomb boosts Santiago’s importance

    Labels: St James, Santiago de, Alfonso II

  8. Alfonso III drives repopulation and Duero frontier policy

    Labels: Alfonso III, repopulation, Duero frontier

  9. Battle of Polvoraria reinforces Asturian momentum

    Labels: Battle of, Alfonso III, rbigo Esla

  10. Asturian realm splits and the Kingdom of León emerges

    Labels: Kingdom of, Alfonso III, Le n

  11. Ordoño II fights for the Duero line after 920 setback

    Labels: Ordo o, Valdejunquera setback, San Esteban

  12. Battle of Simancas becomes a major Leonese victory

    Labels: Battle of, Ramiro II, Abd al-Ra

  13. Kingdom of León issues the Fuero of León

    Labels: Fuero of, Alfonso V, City of

  14. Ferdinand I unites León and Castile

    Labels: Ferdinand I, Le n, Bermudo III